Primrose Fire Station personnel and firefighters from Leon Ferreira Fire Station in Boksburg swiftly intervened and showed bravery and a tactical approach to prevent what could have been a disastrous structural fire at the Boksburg Flea Market last Thursday.<\/p>\n
The firefighting crews managed to extinguish the well-alight structure where two shops selling various items were engulfed by flames.<\/p>
\u201cA signal was received at 4.30pm and crews from both fire stations responded promptly to the scene opposite East Rand Mall,\u201d said William Ntladi, district manager media liaison for Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS).<\/p>\n
\u201cOn arrival, shop owners in the neighbourhood were found battling to contain the flames and salvaging items from their shops.<\/p>
\u201cImmediately, firefighters initiated an offensive flame knockdown strategy and in no time the fire was contained and extinguished.\u201d<\/p>\n
Three fire engines, two major industrial fire pumpers and a brand-new water tanker from Primrose were used during the operation.<\/p>\n
Water was sourced from the nearby hydrants and sustainability of supply was maintained.<\/p>\n
\u201cSearch and rescue was conducted and two patients with minor injuries were accounted for,” said Ntladi.<\/p>\n
\u201cPre-hospital medical treatment was conducted on both, but unfortunately the injured refused transportation to medical facilities.\u201d<\/p>\n
The operation was called off at 5.45pm.<\/p>\n
According to Ntladi, shops in the neighbourhood were saved even though the contents suffered smoke and water damage.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe cause of the fire is undetermined and still under investigation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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