FIRE departments from all around Durban are trying to extinguish a building that is ablaze in Seacow Lake Road, Durban North.

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Reports indicate that the fire broke out at about 15:00 and that people were safely evacuated.

Xolile Abdul, acting division commander for Verulam Fire Department, told Northglen News that it’s all hands on deck to try and extinguish the fire.

“There are several fire departments currently working together to put out the fire. The challenges are the wind and that there are no fire hydrants near the building. We are getting water from a neighbouring building,” she said.

“The building is two storeys; the bottom is a fireworks sales business, and the top is used for gun handling and training. There’s also a warehouse storing tyres which are highly inflammable, ” she said.

She said no injuries had been reported, and at this stage, the structural damage cannot be determined.

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Emer-G-Med Paramedics, who were at the scene, also reported no injuries.

Spokesperson Kyle van Reenan said the majority of the factory was burning.

“The fire department is currently on the scene attempting to extinguish the fire, and SAPS will be doing an investigation regarding the cause of the fire which is still unknown,” he said.

dRK EMS was also in attendance. Spokesperson Cait Hagerman said a successful evacuation had taken place, and all staff were safely off the premises.

“There are no reported injuries, however, the majority of the factory is burning. Please avoid the area if possible as most roads have been closed,” said Hagerman.

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