South Africa: Overnight structure fire likely to cause disruptions in central Johannesburg, Aug. 25

Further localized disruptions are likely in the Jeppestown area of Johannesburg Aug. 25 following a structure fire. The impacted location was a three-story building at the corner of Jannie and Jules Street. The fire has been extinguished; four individuals have died, and three were injured. The cause of the fire is unclear, though authorities suspect illegal electric cabling to have sparked the blaze.

Over the coming hours, increased security, localized transport, and business disruptions are likely in the affected area. Authorities may implement road closures depending on the emergency response's needs. Lingering disruptions are possible even after response operations conclude as authorities investigate the blaze.