Urgent Call for Regular Gas Safety Checks Following Joburg Explosion

There has been a call for regular gas safety checks as the search for the exact cause of the Joburg CBD explosion continues. The City of Johannesburg authorities are taking steps to declare it a local state of disaster. The explosion wreaked havoc on roads and infrastructure, prompting concerns about gas safety. eNCA reports that the City Manager revealed that investigations are ongoing to determine the root cause of the blast.

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Richard Walls, Head of Fire Engineering at Stellenbosch University, emphasised the importance of regular gas safety checks. He expressed concern that after the incident, companies with gas lines in the area might have shut everything down or removed potential sources of leaks, making it challenging to identify the original problem. To ensure safety, ongoing gas measurements are vital in the extensive network beneath the streets of Joburg. Regular gas detections in various spaces throughout the city are essential for maintaining a safe environment and preventing similar incidents in the future.

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