The eThekwini Municipality said that businesses near Durban’s China Emporium have been evacuated as a safety precaution.
Lindiwe Khuzwayo, the city’s head of communication, said that they will continue to monitor the situation at the China Emporium to ensure the safety of the public after a fire gutted the building.
The building has been condemned following assessments by structural engineers that were appointed by the building owners at the request of the Municipality.
The city’s Fire and Emergency Services will continue to maintain a presence near the building as a safety precaution.
The public is urged to avoid the vicinity of the building if possible and use alternative routes.
Last week, a fire broke out at the premises. At least 15 people were rescued from the building. No injuries were reported.
Sources: IOL, Times LIVE
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