Spokesperson for eThekwini Fire Department, Thabile Zikhali confirmed the two deaths
“People were trying to steal the fuel from the pipes and loading it to the truck. We suspect that something may have gone wrong while they were still busy. Then there was an explosion which led to a massive fire,” Zikhali said.“There are teams that are protecting the area, trying to stop the fuel from getting into the harbour.”“The Transnet engineer has advised that we evacuate the area to a safe distance of 500 metres from where we are.
ALS Paramedics Medical Services arrived on scene to find that EMRS and eThekwini Fire Department already there and fighting the blaze. ALS spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said by 6am the eThekwini Fire Department were still on the scene and fighting the blaze which could be seen as far away as Glenwood.
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