Hundreds Evacuated from Netcare Pretoria East Hospital Due to Fire

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Hundreds Evacuated from Netcare Pretoria East Hospital Due to Fire
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A fire broke out at Netcare Pretoria East Hospital on December 5, 2024, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of patients. Patients were transported to nearby hospitals, and the fire was reported to be under control, with patients being moved back into their wards.

Hundreds of patients evacuated during Pretoria East Hospital fireReports reveal that a fire broke out at Netcare Pretoria East Hospital in the early evening of 5 December 2024, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of the hospital’s patients., the patients were believed to have been transported to nearby hospitals by emergency services . Numerous images shared on social media showed bellows of black smoke coming from the hospital building.

O’Connor further said they didn’t know at the time how the fire started but that there would be an investigation. However, she did reveal that it began by the theatre area of the hospital. She praised the emergency services for their swift response and being able to quickly deal with the blaze.The Daily Lotto is a lottery game that guarantees a jackpot every day.

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