
Fire put out at SAB Baragwanath depot in Soweto, no injuries reported
City of Johannesburg's EMS spokesperson Xolile Khumalo said the blaze reportedly began when grass in a nearby field caught fire.
'This soon spread quickly and ignited storage crates on the premises,' she said.
🚨 Fire Reported at SAB Baragwanath Depot 🔥 Our team is currently responding to the scene. Efforts are underway to assist and secure the area.
Posted by Vision Tactical on Thursday, June 26, 2025
No injuries were reported.
Khumalo said only the outdoor crate storage was affected.
'Fortunately, the structure on the premises was not affected by the blaze and remains unscathed,' Khumalo said.
News24 has reached out to SAB to find out if any products have been affected. This comment will be added if received.
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