Multiple fatalities as fire guts building in Joburg CBD

A fire broke out overnight in a building in Johannesburg's city centre, with multiple fatalities and injuries.

A man died in a shack fire in Denver, Johannesburg. Stock photo.
A man died in a shack fire in Denver, Johannesburg. Stock photo. (anyvidstudio/123RF)

A fire broke out overnight in a building in Johannesburg's city centre, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.

City of Johannesburg emergency services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said early on Thursday that 18 people had been confirmed dead and 43 were injured.

“The search and recovery continues,” he said.

The building is on the corner of Delvers and Alberts streets.

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