A fire has broken out at the Bellville Civic Centre on Friday, May 28. As reported by SABC, a security company reported smoke coming from the basement. The fire has spread to the roof section of the building.

Jermaine Carelse, spokesperson for the City’s Fire and Rescue Service indicated that smoke was coming from the basement of the civic at 05:36. According to Carelse, approximately 35 staff members and 9 firefighting appliances, including two hydraulic platforms, were on scene as well as additional resources as the fire has escalated to the roof section, IOL reported.

Meanwhile, the fire has been contained but it has caused significant damage to the centre.

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