Police hunt intensifies for more Home Affairs fire suspects
According to police, a group of protesters allegedly started the blaze, and authorities are searching for more suspects.
Firefighters managed to contain the fire this morning, which led to several road closures in the area.
The police are on the hunt for more suspects, with others expected to be arrested.
'Some of the suspects are still on the run. The team is on the ground. We are busy following up. We will get them to ensure that all of them face justice,' a police on the scene told Newzroom Afrika .
Numerous people had to evacuate from the area due to the fire. City of Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services spokesperson, William Ntladi, told eNCA that no casualties have been reported so far.
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