Firefighters from eThekwini Fire Services Directorate worked tirelessly through the early hours of this morning to extinguish a massive fire that broke out at China Mall in Springfield, north of Durban.
At around 02:10, the City’s Emergency Services Directorate received a distress call, prompting the immediate deployment of more than 25 firefighters, supported by teams from four northern fire stations.
Firefighters arrived on scene to find a fierce blaze already tearing through the complex.
Despite intense heat, heavy smoke, and rapidly collapsing structures, rescue teams fought relentlessly for several hours to contain the inferno.
A total of 14 trading units were affected, with 12 completely destroyed and two severely damaged.
Amid the devastation, the City can confirm that no injuries or fatalities have been reported, a relief credited to the swift response and bravery of the emergency teams on scene.
The operation remains active, with Fire and Emergency Services,…
