EThekwini Fire Services contained a raging fire at a company in Hammarsdale on Sunday.
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EThekwini Fire Services successfully contained a devastating fire at Inkulu Pipe Solutions in Hammarsdale on Sunday morning, preventing it from spreading to nearby businesses.
A fire tore through the local manufacturing facility, leaving the site gutted, the eThekwini Municipality said..
The municipality confirmed that emergency crews were dispatched to the Coveway Industrial Park at 10:26 am on March 15 following reports of a fire. Upon their arrival, firefighting teams encountered a fast-spreading blaze that had already engulfed large sections of the industrial facility.
The fire is believed to have started in the warehouse section where mining pipes were stored. It rapidly swept through the property, destroying the building and several high-value assets. "The fire destroyed major assets, including a hyster machine, a company truck and two vehicles housed on site," the City stated.
Despite the intensity of the inferno and the scale of the destruction, the Municipality confirmed that no injuries or fatalities were reported.
Firefighters had to battle intense heat, heavy smoke, and the constant risk of collapsing structures to bring the situation under control. The Municipality noted that the crews successfully contained the blaze, preventing the fire from spreading to neighbouring businesses and averting what could have become a far more devastating industrial disaster.
The exact cause of the fire will be investigated.
The Municipality’s Fire Safety team has launched an investigation and confirmed they "will conduct a comprehensive forensic assessment to determine what triggered the blaze."
The municipality said the company has been forced to halt its activities. "Operations have been suspended until further notice to allow for safety assessments, investigation work and clean-up operations," the City added.
EThekwini Fire Services commended the responding crews for their "swift and disciplined response," stating that their actions were "instrumental in safeguarding lives and protecting surrounding properties."
Members of the public are reminded that they can report emergencies to the City by calling 031 361 0000.
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