Fire rages on at Bank of Lisbon building in JHB CBD

SAfm — The fire at the Bank of Lisbon Building in the Johannesburg CBD continues to rage on this afternoon. Three fire fighters died yesterday as they attempted to douse the flames, which have since spread to other floors today. Eight of their colleagues are currently in hospital with two in critical condition. Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba, says structures that are not compliant with safety standards, must be demolished and rebuilt.