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Fire breaks out at SABC Radio Park building in Joburg

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Johannesburg Emergency Services (EMS) are attending to a fire at the SABC Radio Park building in Auckland Park.

It’s understood the fire broke out on Thursday afternoon.

EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said employees were evacuated, and no injuries were reported. He said the fire started at the lifts on the ground floor of the building.

"It looks like the fire was started by debris and paper next to the lift-pit area. We can confirm there is no damage to the building and no injuries reported".

The SABC confirmed the fire on its radio campus and said an investigation was underway.

"Staff members have been evacuated from the affected building and an investigation into what caused the fire is also underway. Contingency measures are being implemented and the safety of all employees is prioritized.

"The Corporation will provide a further update once the emergency services have surveyed the situation".

This story appeared in The Citizen