By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The fire broke out last night at the residential complex Broadwalk Urban Village, which houses 130 units, in Midrand, Johannesburg.
The City of Johannesburg EMS spokersperson, Robert Mulaudzi said, firefighters responded to the fire on Tuesday evening.
“The blaze, which originated on the second floor, affected approximately 130 apartments,” said Mulaudzi.
The Joburg EMS transported the injured individuals to the nearest healthcare facilities for further medical care.
No fatalities have been reported.
The cause of the fire incident is unknown.
The complex owners have offered alternative accommodations to all displaced residents.
In a separate incident, one person died while another was critically injured after a fire destroyed 814 shacks at the Cemetery View informal settlement in Tshwane on Saturday.
Lebogang Maile, Gauteng Province MEC for Economic Development and Finance, said the government has deployed emergency services, Home Affairs, and the Department of Human Settlements, to aid the community, “with the majority being foreign nationals.”
“Land has already been identified for relocation and the municipality has appointed contractors who will be undertaking geotech services to ensure it is habitable,” said Maile.