Cause of Cape Town CBD fire remains unknown
Cailynn Pretorius
30 September 2025 | 4:15The blaze broke out on Monday at midday on the top three floors of a building on the corner of Hans Strijdom and Bree streets.

Cape Town CBD. Picture: © druid007/123rf.com
The cause of the fire that broke out at a building in Cape Town CBD remains unknown.
The blaze broke out on Monday at midday on the top three floors of a building on the corner of Hans Strijdom and Bree streets.
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All occupants inside the building were evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported.
Spokesperson for the city’s Fire and Rescue Services, Jermaine Carelse, said the fire was contained by 2 pm.
"Crews from Roeland Street and Salt River responded with a specialised vehicle. The fire was located in the external ventilation ducting system. Firefighters managed to access it so that active firefighting could take place."
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