A NETWORK fault has left eThekwini Municipality’s Fire Services emergency lines temporarily out of service, prompting a call for residents to use alternative contact numbers.

The City has activated two alternative numbers so that emergency response continues without interruption.

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Residents are urged to use the following numbers to report fire-related emergencies until further notice:

• 076 223 2224.

• 063 603 5775.

“Technicians are working to fix the fault and restore the standard emergency lines as soon as possible. The municipality apologises for the inconvenience and thanks residents for their patience and co-operation,” the municipality said in a statement.

The municipality said the public would be informed as soon as the standard emergency lines are restored.

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