A fire has reportedly broken out at East Rand Mall in Boksburg, leading to an emergency evacuation and response from local services.
UPDATE: In a statement to Swisher Post, East Rand Mall confirmed the fire did not break out at the retail complex, but rather, “we were assisting our neighboring mall, East Point Shopping Centre with an emergency evacuation.”
East Rand Mall fire: Here’s what we know so far
Unconfirmed reports emerged around 12:06 on Tuesday, 5 December 2023, indicating that a fire had erupted at the East Rand Mall in Boksburg.
Following the reports, an immediate evacuation of the mall was initiated as a precautionary measure.
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Emergency services, including fire and rescue teams, are en route to the scene to assess the situation and provide necessary assistance.
The Gauteng Provincial JOC, an initiative of the Gauteng Police Board, has issued an advisory requesting the public to keep the area clear to facilitate the smooth operation of emergency services.
Shoppers and staff at the mall are also advised to follow the instructions of the emergency services and mall security for their safety.
Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
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The situation is still developing, with details about the cause and extent of the fire yet to be confirmed.
More information will be provided as the situation unfolds and the investigation progresses.
