Police investigate suspected petrol bomb attack on Durban CBD businesses
A fire damaged a clothing store, cellphone-accessories outlet and printing shop on Denis Hurley Street in Durban early on Tuesday. Firefighters contained the blaze before it spread to neighbouring businesses; the cause remains under investigation.
A petrol bomb attack was investigated by police in Durban CBD on Tuesday morning, resulting in damage to a clothing store, a cellphone accessories outlet, and a printing shop. The fire was contained by eThekwini Fire and Emergency Services, preventing it from spreading to neighboring businesses. The Durban Central SAPS is investigating cases of pointing a firearm and malicious damage to property, while two unknown suspects are suspected of setting the fire.
No injuries were reported. Firefighters praised for their swift response, and the municipality urged business owners to follow fire safety regulations to prevent similar incidents.
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