What caused JHB CBD explosion?⚠️🚐💥There are 3 possible reasons identified by The City. bree breestreetexplosion TheCitizenNews Joburg CBD 📍Find out more⬇️
“These are; ignition of methane gas in underground storm water systems due to sewerage ingress, the ignition of natural gas, mixed with air in underground storm water drainage systems or service ducts and the third and last possibility, is the ignition of gas from a gas pipe burst.
“At this stage the only potential cause appear to be warranted, accidental leakage of natural into the service duct reaching explosion concentration levels of 5-15% and was ignited by a source unknown at this stage. The source of gas in the service duct is unknown. Investigations in this regard will continue to try locate the source over the next few days,” Brink said.Brink also said the buildings on either side of the Bree Street blast are structurally sound.
“At this stage, there is no need to evacuate the buildings in the area and as stated, Joburg Water will provide mobile water and sanitation services to residents in the area. “We have also assessed the gas leaking into the atmosphere and have been assured by the Environmental Services and Air Quality Controllers of the city that the gas leaking into the atmosphere poses no risk to residents and as its concentration reduces rapidly in open air. However, gas leaks into subsoil cavities such as basements can be fatal,” he said.
“The tasks we are undertaking are complex and at this stage will have to be handled with due care, and that no heavy equipment can be deployed to the site immediately. The digging and trenching to be done now will have to be done by hand until we are confident the site is safe and all hazardous factors are cleared.”along with the private sector and Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce, who supported the city in response to the explosion.
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