A fire broke out at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital the Gauteng Department of Health confirmed on Wednesday.
No casualties were reported.
The department said the fire started at the open space near the Covid-19 tents.
“Due to strong winds the fire spread to the laundry site and damaged part of the linen awaiting condemning (disposal) process,” said the department.
The fire was quickly extinguished by City of Joburg Fire services from Dobsonville and Jabulani before it could spread to other areas of the building .
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