City of Tshwane Firefighters Extinguish a Building Fire

City of Tshwane Firefighters Extinguish a Building Fire in Eersterust

The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department responded to a building fire incident in Job Avenue in Eersterust on the evening of Tuesday, 4 February 2025.

The building fire was reported to the Emergency Communication Centre (ECC) at about 21:38. The ECC immediately dispatched the following firefighting resources from Silverton Fire Station to the scene – an industrial pumper, a water tanker and a district commander’s unit. An additional fire engine was also dispatched from Mamelodi Fire Station to the scene, as backup.

Upon arrival, the firefighters found out that a restaurant in a single-storey building was on fire. A lot of smoke was coming out of the flat roof made of corrugated iron sheets. They immediately began with firefighting operations, even using forcible entry tools to access the restaurant, as it was after hours, with no one inside the building. There were four large LPG cylinders outside and firefighters prevented these from being exposed to the fire. The fire was soon brought under control by the firefighters, and they completely extinguished it at about 23:18.

Firefighters also stopped the fire from spreading to the two adjacent and exposed double storey buildings, which remained intact and unaffected by the fire.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

Members of the public are urged to be cautious and to ensure the safety and well-being of people, animals and property by observing the following precautionary measures:

• If there is any fire danger exposure to dwellings, like shacks or houses, vegetation or veld fires, dial the toll-free number 107 for emergencies.
• Burning charcoal produces large amounts of carbon monoxide, so do not leave it in the house when sleeping.
• Store liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in a safe, secure and well-ventilated designated shelter, away from ignition sources. Ensure that the LPG cylinders are well maintained and operate safely.
• Never leave children unattended near a burning candle or fire.
• Make sure all candles are placed in safe candleholders.
• Never connect electricity illegally.
• Never overload electrical plugs.
• Extinguish paraffin fires with sand or a fire extinguisher.

To report any fire or rescue incident, please call 107 toll-free or alternatively call 012 358 6300/6400.

When reporting an emergency, please remain calm, speak clearly, know where you are to give the correct address, and give your correct contact number to allow the operator to phone you back should they require doing so.