Reports of Vodacom’s Head Office building in Century City Boulevard alight have been circulating across all social media platforms.
Images and videos show flames on the rooftop of the building with smoke billowing from the area.
Based on images and videos posted online, there are speculations that the company’s solar panels caught fire. However, the cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed.
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Take a look:
Vodacom building near Canal Walk burning. @eNCA @Netwerk24 @News24 pic.twitter.com/njfZfXTFF5
— Loren Greying (@Loren_Pienaar) July 9, 2023
Fortunately, Vodacom said there were not many people in the building given that it’s Sunday, reports MyBroadBand.
Vodacom said it would provide more details as it is able.
‘We can confirm that a fire at our offices in Century City is being attended to by fire services and appears to be under control. We will investigate the cause of the fire and take appropriate action,’ said Byron Kenedy, Vodacom’s head of media relations.
Road users in the area are urged to approach with caution and allow all Emergency services right of way.
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