Madibeng Fire Department swiftly on scene during building fire

BRITS – The Madibeng Fire Department was swiftly on scene when reports came in of a fire that started in a hardware store during the severe storm this afternoon in Tom street. All residents above the store was safely evacuated and a search of the building was conducted to find the cause of the fire.

Reports from eye witnesses indicates that the fire was started during the storm the area had during this evening or loadshedding when the electricity was switched on. No one was harmed during the fire with no severe damages caused to the building. A big thank you for all personnel involved keeping our community and businesses safe.