De Korte Street corner Bertha in Braamfontein Johannesburg is up in flames.
Days after over 70 people died in Joburg due to a fatal fire incident, there’s been a report of another fire incident caused by gas explosion.
The routes close to the incident has been closed and emergency services are at the scene.
Vidoes and photos from the scene have gone viral on social media.
🔥 Gas Explosion – Jhb CBD
5 September 2023 – 15h24
We are aware of a gas explosion that has occured on the corner of Bertha and De Korte streets in Braamfontein, Jhb CBD.
At this time we request the public to avoid the area and keep all routes open for emergency services.… pic.twitter.com/v9Y0TkAxbE
— Penuel The Black Pen (@GodPenuel) September 5, 2023