The building was severely damaged in the Woodstock bombing on September 22, 2022. Photo: City of Cape Town
CAPE TOWN – Preliminary investigations suggest an explosion and fire at a Woodstock facility was caused by a gas leak.
On Thursday night, firefighters found several cylinders with liquefied gas on the territory.
Officials say there was an initial explosion, followed by a fire, followed by several secondary explosions.
Two people, including the owner of the shop, received seventy to one hundred percent burns.
Mayco member J. P Smith said the area had been “declared safe” last night.
“And solid waste has come to clear the road of debris, so I don’t think there’s any further risk.”
Two men, who suffered between 70 and 100% burns, were taken to Groote Schuur Hospital for treatment.
