A firefighter sustained a serious leg injury while attending to a significant fire at the Phelindaba Brewery near Atteridgeville on Saturday.

Emergency services, including crews from Central, Philip Nel Park, and Atteridgeville, were dispatched to the scene to tackle the inferno.

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Efforts to Combat the Fire

According to Emergency Services spokesperson Lindsay Mnguni, the blaze engulfed the brewery’s decanting area and extended to the canteen building.

Firefighters implemented aggressive strategies to control the flames and protect nearby properties.

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“By 18:22, the fire in the canteen was largely contained, and the flames in the decanting area were under control by 18:49,” Mnguni reported. However, complications arose when the roof collapsed during the operation.

Due to the presence of hazardous substances like caustic soda, additional resources, including foam tenders and a hazardous materials unit, were deployed to the site. The fire was completely extinguished by Sunday morning.

Firefighter Injury

During the incident, a firefighter slipped and suffered a severe leg injury. He is currently receiving medical attention.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation as authorities evaluate the damage caused.

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