JUST IN: Jacobs factory on fire

It is believed that a transformer at the property caught fire, causing the entire building to catch fire. No injuries have been reported.

December 18, 2024

Andile Sithole 1 minute read

A factory is on fire in Jacobs. Photo: Supplied

EMERGENCY services are currently at the scene on the corner of Chamberlain and Quality Streets in Jacobs where a factory caught fire earlier this morning (December 18). Preliminary reports from the scene indicate that a transformer blew up at the factory and caused the fire to spread to the building.

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Residents in the vicinity of the factory have reported seeing thick black smoke coming from the industrial area.

ALS spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said paramedics and other emergency services are currently at the scene.

This is a developing story, further details will be posted as the information becomes available.

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December 18, 2024

Andile Sithole 1 minute read

Andile Sithole

He has been covering a variety of news beats for over 10 years. As a journalist working for community newspapers, he has covered politics, court reporting, municipal stories, crime, and news features over the years. Andile is also a multimedia journalist for Southlands Sun. He started his career in journalism as a freelance reporter in 2005 while studying Communication Science at UNISA. Prior to joining Caxton Newspapers, he worked for both community and commercial newspapers in Durban, where he won the Journalist of the Year Award in 2020 and 2021.