21 Aug 2024 | 03:21 PM UTC
South Africa: Authorities responding to gas pipe fire on Rebecca Street in Pretoria Aug. 21
Emergency response ongoing to gas pipe fire along Rebecca Street in central Pretoria, South Africa, Aug. 21. Road closed; avoid the area.
Emergency services are responding to a gas pipeline fire along Rebecca Street in central Pretoria (Tshwane), Gauteng Province, Aug. 21. Police have closed the area between Charlotte Maxeke and Carl Street in Pretoria West. and at least one neighboring building has been evacuated.
Further evacuations are possible; transport and business disruptions in the area could continue in the coming hours as crews work to repair damage to local infrastructure and authorities investigate the incident.
Avoid the incident site until authorities give the all-clear. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the impacted area and any associated disruptions. Heed all instructions from local officials.
