Pretoria – In the early hours of this morning, the Die Poskantoor Restaurant on Langenhoven Street in Constantia Park was consumed by flames.

As per the City of Tshwane’s Emergency Services Department, they received a distress call for assistance at around 03:57 on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Firefighters from nearby stations, including Hazelwood, Erasmuskloof, and Silverton, were promptly dispatched to the scene.

Efforts to extinguish the fire continued until the blaze was completely under control around 05:55.

Once the fire was doused, firefighters confirmed that there were no injuries, and the animals in a nearby pet shop were successfully evacuated and safeguarded during the emergency.

Firefighters also took measures to ensure that the nearby shopping center remained protected from the intense heat of the fire.

The South African Police Service and several private safety and security agencies were also present at the site.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

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