SANDF contains fire at Waterkloof Air Force base

The SANDF says it’s managed to contain a fire at the Waterkloof Air Force base.

Officials say a pipe burst at the bulk fuel area within the base on Sunday evening.

The fire department managed to contain the blaze and put out the fire.

South Africa’s Waterkloof Airbase is on Fire pic.twitter.com/qh2Wh1aaXG

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They say an investigation will take place into the cause of the blaze. Although foul play has not been ruled out, senior officials say the base is well protected and secured.