Durban engulfed in smoke as massive fire breaks out in Rossburgh

The blaze broke out at a factory along South Coast Road - south of Durban.  Several emergency services have responded to the scene.   

Rescue Care's Garrith Jamieson says thick, black smoke is billowing into the sky - and can been seen from as far as the Pinetown and Westville areas.

"At this stage, the contents of the factory are unknown. However, the fire is extremely volatile, and the wind is hampering firefighters work at the scene. One person has been treated and stabilised on scene by paramedics, and is currently on his way to hospital for further care," he said.

South Coast Road remains gridlocked.