WATCH: Huge flames engulf KZN factory

Firefighters were working tirelessly on Thursday morning to douse the fire which erupted at a New Germany company, Kohler Oils and Lubricants in Chelsea Avenue, Durban, Highway Mail reports.

When the media arrived on scene, the black smoke and flames were spiraling out of control, and loud explosions could be heard in the building while passers-by watched in disbelief.

Firefighters are working tirelessly to douse the fire which erupted at a New Germany company, Kohler Oils and Lubricants in Chelsea Avenue.

When the media arrived on scene, the black smoke and flames were spiraling out of control and loud explosions could be heard in the building while passers by watched in dismay.

The staff, who were still in their overalls, gathered at the SPAR parking and were still shocked.

“We are not sure what started the fire, we were working as normal but we had to rush out and we left everything inside.”

Paramedics and police are also on scene and no injuries have been reported. People are advised to avoid the area.