{"id":25417,"date":"2025-08-27T11:27:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=25417"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:57:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:57:33","slug":"rietvlei-zoo-farm-restaurant-fire-ekurhuleni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/rietvlei-zoo-farm-restaurant-fire-ekurhuleni\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Restaurant Fire Contained in Ekurhuleni as Fire Incidents Spike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>A major fire broke out at a popular restaurant in Ekurhuleni on the morning of 26 August 2025, adding to a worrying rise in fire incidents across the area. Emergency teams quickly contained the blaze, preventing further disaster and ensuring no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/burned-body-found-in-katlehong\/\">Grim Find: Burned Body of Man Found in Katlehong<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#fire-erupts-at-rietvlei-zoo-farm-restaurant\" data-level=\"2\">Fire Erupts at Rietvlei Zoo Farm Restaurant<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#emergency-response-swift-and-coordinated\" data-level=\"2\">Emergency Response Swift and Coordinated<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#dangerous-gas-cylinders-removed\" data-level=\"2\">Dangerous Gas Cylinders Removed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#thick-smoke-forces-road-closure\" data-level=\"2\">Thick Smoke Forces Road Closure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#no-reported-injuries-or-fatalities\" data-level=\"2\">No Reported Injuries or Fatalities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cause-of-fire-still-unknown\" data-level=\"2\">Cause of Fire Still Unknown<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#rising-fire-incidents-across-ekurhuleni\" data-level=\"2\">Rising Fire Incidents Across Ekurhuleni<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#safety-urged-for-residents-and-businesses\" data-level=\"2\">Safety Urged for Residents and Businesses<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ekurhuleni-fire-services-on-high-alert\" data-level=\"2\">Ekurhuleni Fire Services on High Alert<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#community-cooperation-vital-for-fire-safety\" data-level=\"2\">Community Cooperation Vital for Fire Safety<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fire-erupts-at-rietvlei-zoo-farm-restaurant\">Fire Erupts at Rietvlei Zoo Farm Restaurant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fire started early on Tuesday morning at the Farm House Restaurant and Bar, a double-storey metal container entertainment venue at Rietvlei Zoo Farm near Alberton, Ekurhuleni. The structure sustained severe damage, especially on the upper level, where most of the fire and smoke spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-886641891\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"emergency-response-swift-and-coordinated\">Emergency Response Swift and Coordinated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ekurhuleni\u2019s Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) <a href=\"https:\/\/iol.co.za\/the-star\/news\/2025-08-26-ekurhuleni-fire-crews-contain-major-restaurant-fire-as-fire-incidents-rise-in-region\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">received the call<\/a> at about 7:10 am. Firefighters from Alberton were first on the scene, followed closely by crews from Thokoza, Palm Ridge, and even Johannesburg, all pooling resources to tackle the fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dangerous-gas-cylinders-removed\">Dangerous Gas Cylinders Removed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the critical safety actions during the operation was the removal of several liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders. A total of seven 48kg cylinders and eight smaller 9kg cylinders were taken out before they could ignite, preventing a possible explosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@albertonrecord\/video\/7542790274808810759\" data-video-id=\"7542790274808810759\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@albertonrecord\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@albertonrecord?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">@albertonrecord<\/a> <p>Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) spokesperson William Ntladi confirmed they received a call at around 7:10 alerting them to the blaze.<\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - Alberton Record\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7542790740993248017?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c original sound &#8211; Alberton Record<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@albertonrecord\/video\/7542790274808810759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TikTok<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-465131174\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thick-smoke-forces-road-closure\">Thick Smoke Forces Road Closure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fire caused thick smoke to billow across nearby areas, leading to the temporary closure of a nearby road for safety. Teams worked diligently to contain the fire and control the smoke, <a href=\"https:\/\/thestar.co.za\/news\/2025-08-26-ekurhuleni-fire-crews-contain-major-restaurant-fire-as-fire-incidents-rise-in-region\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reducing risk<\/a> for passing motorists and residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"no-reported-injuries-or-fatalities\">No Reported Injuries or Fatalities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the fire caused extensive damage to the restaurant, it resulted in no casualties. Fire crews safely evacuated everyone from the area and confirmed their presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1756285667-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-25434\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/lnnocent191535\/status\/1960254647651717472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X\/Twitter<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3913102230\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cause-of-fire-still-unknown\">Cause of Fire Still Unknown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/alberton-record\/news-headlines\/local-news\/2025\/08\/26\/rietvlei-zoo-farm-fire-farm-house-restaurant-and-bar-gutted-gas-cylinders-removed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">yet to determine<\/a> what sparked the blaze but are committed to uncovering the source to prevent future incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rising-fire-incidents-across-ekurhuleni\">Rising Fire Incidents Across Ekurhuleni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This restaurant fire is part of a concerning trend of increased fire outbreaks in Ekurhuleni. Over recent weeks, local emergency services have reported a steady rise in fires impacting homes, businesses, and public infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-959969709\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safety-urged-for-residents-and-businesses\">Safety Urged for Residents and Businesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials continue to warn residents and local businesses to prioritise fire safety as a crucial preventative measure. Regular checks on electrical wiring, safe handling of flammable materials, and the importance of smoke detectors are emphasised as practical steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1756285690-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-25435\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/lnnocent191535\/status\/1960254647651717472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X\/Twitter<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ekurhuleni-fire-services-on-high-alert\">Ekurhuleni Fire Services on High Alert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of Ekurhuleni\u2019s fire department has increased patrols and readiness as winter approaches, a season typically marked by more fire emergencies. They urge all residents to report suspicious activities and any fire hazards immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4122532741\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"community-cooperation-vital-for-fire-safety\">Community Cooperation Vital for Fire Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Ekurhuleni authorities thank the community for their cooperation and urge all to remain vigilant. Residents are reminded that fire safety is a collective responsibility that requires constant attention and preparedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/pretoria-north-tyre-factory-fire\/\">Fire Danger Soars in Pretoria North as Tyre Factory Burns, Warning Issued<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A major fire at the Farm House Restaurant in Ekurhuleni was contained swiftly, with no injuries reported. Authorities warn of rising fire incidents and urge caution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":25427,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"A major fire at the Farm House Restaurant in Ekurhuleni was contained swiftly, with no injuries reported. 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