Midlands EMS Control room received numerous calls for a factory on fire in Howick a short while ago.
Midlands EMS Ambulances and Rescue divisions were dispatched along with Africa 911 Tactical.
On crews arrival at the scene just above the Mandela Capture site they found a wood chipping factory completely engulfed.
Fortunately there were no injuries on scene as all the staff were off.
The blaze is currently being extinguished.
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A wood chipping factory completely engulfed in Howickhttps://t.co/7Ct7fpxi0C#ArriveAlive #BusinessFire @MidlandsEMS pic.twitter.com/BkFJxwO7Oz
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