Massive Fire Engulfs Home Affairs Building Germiston — City Streets on Lockdown

Germiston, Johannesburg — Emergency services are battling a blaze at the Home Affairs building in the city center this morning. The two-story structure is partially engulfed, with firefighters focusing their efforts on the top section, which remains actively burning.

According to an on-site firefighter, the upper floor is “well alive” with flames, while crews are still working to gain access to the ground level to assess the situation. Multiple fire stations have dispatched vehicles and personnel to the scene.

Authorities have closed off President Street and Jack Street to traffic, and nearby buildings have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. Safety and operational protocols remain in effect, and officials are urging the public to avoid the area.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and investigations will commence once the blaze is fully contained.