Johannesburg emergency services
Johannesburg Emergency Services on high alert following severe weather warnings
A woman has been rescued after she ran into trouble while trying to cross the Jukskei river.
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A cover-up? - Gauteng govt accused of hiding Bank of Lisbon blaze report
Sunday marked three years since three Joburg firefighters died while trying to douse the flames which started on the 23rd floor and yet their families are none the wiser as to what went wrong and who should take the blame.
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Joburg residents warned of strong winds, possible flooding this weekend
Forecaster Celeste Sourie said that residents could expect the grey skies to clear from Sunday but has urged residents to stay vigilant amid changing conditions.
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As cold front hits SA, GP residents urged to be cautious with heating devices
Emergency services are on high alert to deal with any eventuality due to the cold weather but have urged residents to be extra cautious to help the already overburdened health system.
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Employees evacuated as Benrose paint factory catches fire
The Johannesburg Emergency Service said that two people had been treated for smoke inhalation.
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MultiChoice building evacuated following fire
One of the MultiChoice buildings in Randburg was evacuated after a rooftop air conditioning unit caught fire.
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Joburg Emergency Services monitoring informal settlements as cold weather hits
A cold front has been forecasted for Gauteng, causing a significant drop in temperatures.
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Joburg EMS on high alert for rain-related emergencies
Gauteng was hit by blooding since New Year's day, with the weather service issuing a flood warning for Johannesburg and the surrounding areas.
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Fire trucks and emergency services still battling Kya Sand factory fire
A large crowd of people are watching on as a thick black cloud of smoke billows out of the building.
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Still unclear what caused Joburg CBD building fire
Johannesburg Emergency Services say the preliminary investigation could not be concluded due to the extent of the damage.
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Residents urged to be aware of thick smoke in Modderfontein
Johannesburg Emergency Services officials have responded to a controlled fire in a resident’s garden.
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Cold front hits Gauteng
Johannesburg Emergency Services’ Robert Mulaudzi says they will be on high alert.
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JHB EMS on high alert amid storm warning
The South African Weather Service says the heavy downpours will be accompanied by gusty winds.
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Joburg EMS on high alert as cold front approaches
The cold front is expected to cause significant temperature drops around Gauteng.
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Child (1) dies in Mayfair fire, probe underway
Emergency services say that the parents managed to escape the flat unit unharmed but couldn't rescue their toddler due to the strong blaze.
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Occupants ‘have no choice’ but to move back into burnt JHB building
But the Johannesburg Emergency Services say it may not be safe as the structure may be compromised.
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Death toll from fire at Joburg building rises to 7
Of those who died, at least one jumped from the building, while others were burnt or died from smoke inhalation.
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Joburg EMS happy with response to shack fires following cold snap
Emergency services say there was no other incident reported, despite a cold snap which usually leads to several fires.
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JHB firefighters hope for favourable ruling on overtime
Firefighters embarked on a ‘go-slow’ after the municipality failed to pay overtime owed since 2010.
