No injuries after fire incident at Standard Bank in Constantia Kloof

There were no injuries reported following a fire incident at a bank, south of Johannesburg., Johannesburg Emergency Services (EMS) were dispatched to the Standard Bank, located at 4 Ellis and Carnation Streets, Constantia Kloof, following a fire incident reported on Tuesday, just after 9am. Joburg Emergency Services spokesperson Xolile Khumalo said the cause of the fire is being investigated. “Upon arrival, EMS firefighters conducted evacuation and firefighting operations, ensuring all staff were safely evacuated and accounted for.

“The fire has been contained, with firefighters remaining on site to carry out damping-down operations” Khumalo said. Khumalo added that smoke from the fire was still present in the area. “At this time, no staff injuries have been reported.” Last week,at least four people were treated for minor injuries following the chemical incidentin Cape Town.

Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services responded to calls of smoke emanating from Ecowize in Montague Gardens. Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, Jermaine Carelse, said the first responding officer immediately recognised that it was a chemical incident.