Firefighter injured as Durban fire rages

Firefighter injured as Durban fire rages

Paramedics say a firefighter has been injured whilst working alongside a team to help contain a fire at a warehouse on South Coast Road, in Rossburgh.

Firefighter injured as South Coast Road fire rages
Shaun Ryan

At least a dozen fire trucks are at the scene of the fire, south of Durban, that has been raging for a few hours now.


Thick black smoke continues to billow into the sky, while strong winds are also fueling the fire. Scores of people are trying to catch glimpses of the incident.


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It is believed there are some wax-type products being housed in the building - while a large stack of wooden pallets can also be seen.


Paramedics say everyone is accounted for on scene - while medics say two people have been hurt,  including the firefighter.

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