Fire breaks out in Plattekloof

Firefighters are extinguishing a fire which broke out at a construction site in Plattekloof.


A fire has broken out at a construction site along Plattekloof Road. Motorist Tanya Slabbert says she noticed the fire at 15:45 near the Plattekloof Shopping Centre.

According to a report from City Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, Tracey Whittaker, it is a vegetation fire which started shortly after 15:00 on Wednesday (1 March).

She says 12 firefighters, two fire engines and one water tanker are currently on scene.

“The cause of the fire is undetermined at this stage,” says Whittaker.

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