In the early hours of Wednesday, a large fire broke out at a compost plant in Diepsloot, Johannesburg/
According to Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi, the unexpected fire broke out at the agricultural holdings at about 6am.
He however stated that “the fire is under control. No injuries have been reported.”
Mulaudzi added that the circumstances surrounding the cause of the blaze would be investigated.
Motorist are however advised to make use of alternative routes as Summit Road west, going towards the R511, has been closed off to traffic.
JHB – R562 Summit Road (West): ROAD CLOSED going towards the R511 at Diepsloot pic.twitter.com/70RC8QjCqo
— Rob Beezy (@TrafficSA) September 30, 2020
Happening Now: @CityofJoburgEMS and Tshwane firefighters battling a fire which has engulfed a hydrocarbon manufacturing plant on Summit Road near R511 pic.twitter.com/a6LRvXRt5E
— City of Joburg EMS (@CityofJoburgEMS) September 30, 2020
