Two men are being treated for burn wounds after a gas tank explosion caused a fire at a superette in Woodstock last night, Thursday September 22.
Woodstock police station commander, Colonel Delvyn Matroos says the incident took place before 8pm at SR Superette, which has been gutted by the fire.
The City’s Fire and Rescue service spokesperson, Jermaine Carelse says several secondary explosions followed the first one.
Mr Carelse says two men sustained 70% to 100% burn wounds and were taken to Groote Schuur Hospital.
Colonel Matroos said the fire started inside the superette and spread to the Saleh BBQ Tonight shop next door.
Mr Carelse says officers from the Fire and Rescue service and the South African Police will be meeting on site today, on Friday September 23.
Colonel Matroos says no foul play has been detected.
