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17 March 2023
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Fire breaks out at vehicle sales and workshop in Parow, Cape Town
A fire broke out at a well-known vehicle sales and workshop in Parow in Cape Town Fire. The fire at 777 Motors broke out on Friday, 3 March 2023, according to Jermaine Carelse, spokesperson at the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service. “This was registered as garages/workshops alight at 01h10am of several motor vehicles alight.”
“Goodwood Fire Station responded with a fire engine and water tanker, Milnerton Fire Station with a rescue vehicle and Belhar and Bellville fire stations each with a fire engine. Operations were focussed on fire containment with an aggressive attack. The fire was extinguished at 02h35. Several motor vehicles, car ports and informal structures were destroyed”, said Carelse.
“Challenges faced included to contain the fire and minimise damages”, he added.
Source: Jermaine Carelse, spokesperson, City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service
“Goodwood Fire Station responded with a fire engine and water tanker, Milnerton Fire Station with a rescue vehicle and Belhar and Bellville fire stations each with a fire engine. Operations were focussed on fire containment with an aggressive attack. The fire was extinguished at 02h35. Several motor vehicles, car ports and informal structures were destroyed”, said Carelse.
“Challenges faced included to contain the fire and minimise damages”, he added.
Source: Jermaine Carelse, spokesperson, City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service
