Hundreds of patients evacuated amid blaze at Pretoria East Hospital
A fire broke out at the Pretoria East Hospital, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of patients as emergency teams responded to the scene.
Hundreds of patients were evacuated from Pretoria East Hospital after a fire broke out, sparking a swift response from emergency services.
The full extent of the blaze remains unclear as officials work to secure the area and ensure safety.
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It is believed that various ambulance services have transported the patients to nearby hospitals.
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By 20:00, the fire at Pretoria East Hospital was brought under control. Ward 101 Councillor Malcolm Ian de Klerk confirmed that all patients had been safely evacuated, with various emergency services actively responding on-site.
Meanwhile, reliable sources from the scene have confirmed that no injuries have been reported.
Earlier reports suggest the fire may have originated in the hospital’s compressor room, though this has not yet been confirmed.
On-site updates reveal that hundreds of people, including concerned loved ones and curious spectators, have gathered outside the hospital.
Emergency services urge the public to steer clear of the area for safety reasons.
Meanwhile, in other news, the Tshwane metro has identified that the pollution in the Hennops River is primarily due to overflowing sewage from Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg.
Metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo confirmed that the city is aware of the current state of the river and elaborated on the measures being taken after residents complained about its awful smell.
Also read: Sewage in Hennops River linked to Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni
The growing concern from residents and businesses about the unbearable stench of raw sewage coming from the river is that it had a significant environmental and economic impact on the area.
Also read: Don’t suffer in silence: How Pretoria teens can get help for suicidal thoughts
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