Electrical fire forces more than 15 stores to close at Fairland Walk
More than 15 stores were closed as a precaution, while firefighters managed to contain the blaze. No injuries were reported.
An electrical fire broke out at Fairland Walk Shopping Centre on the morning of November 8, after security personnel discovered a burning smell at the centre’s management offices while reporting for duty.
According to one of the West Rand Reaction Unit officers, they alerted their operations team after detecting the smell.
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Further investigations revealed that Guess and Borg Art Store were also experiencing similar signs when staff arrived at the premises.
Security personnel subsequently inspected the shopping centre’s main management distribution board (DB board) and discovered that smoke was emanating from the electrical installation.
A fire truck was called to the scene as security personnel attempted to isolate the fire using fire extinguishers. However, the fire had already escalated beyond their control, prompting Fire and Rescue Operations to intervene.
More than 15 stores were closed as a precautionary measure while emergency services dealt with the incident.
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Checkers is the only store that remained open.
No injuries or casualties were reported.
Fire officials managed to contain the blaze, with further investigations into the cause and extent of the damage underway.
Fairland SAPS, Fire and Rescue Operations and West Rand Security attended the scene.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been contained, with no further intervention required. The exact cause of the electrical fire remains under investigation.
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