A fire that ripped through the Bowker Park Business Centre, at Komani in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, destroyed warehouses and damaged goods estimated at R80 million.
The fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning, gutting several warehouses that held furniture and vehicles and the police’s supply chain management offices.
According to police spokesperson, Majola Nkohli, SAPS has opened a case of arson.
“It alleged that, at about 03:00, the armed response from a local security company responded to an alarm at the Bowker Park Business Centre, Creamery Road,” Nkohli said.
“At the scene, security officers found most warehouses and some offices engulfed in flames and contacted emergency services for assistance,” Nkohli added.
The police is requesting the public’s help in finding the perpetrators behind Saturday’s fire.
Two weeks ago, the historic Komani Town Hall, which housed the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, went up in flames.
The building, which was constructed in 1882, is said to be insured, however, equipment in the municipal office was completely damaged.
