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A firefighter sustained a severe leg injury while responding to a significant fire at the Phelindaba Brewery near Atteridgeville on Saturday.
Emergency personnel, including crews from Central, Philip Nel Park, and Atteridgeville, arrived on the scene to combat the flames.
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Efforts to Control the Fire
According to Emergency Services spokesperson Lindsay Mnguni, the blaze engulfed the brewery’s decanting area and spread to the canteen structure.
Firefighters employed aggressive techniques to control the inferno and protect surrounding properties.
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“By 18:22, the fire in the canteen was largely contained, while firefighters brought the decanting area’s blaze under control by 18:49,” Mnguni reported. Unfortunately, the roof collapsed during the operation, exacerbating the situation.
Due to the presence of hazardous substances like caustic soda, additional resources, including foam tenders and a hazardous materials unit, were dispatched to the scene. The fire was completely extinguished by Sunday morning.
Firefighter Injury
During the firefighting efforts, a firefighter slipped and suffered a serious leg injury. He is currently receiving medical care.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated, with authorities evaluating the scope of the damage.
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