Cause of deadly Milnerton refinery fire shrouded in mystery

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Although the company confirmed the deaths of two of its employees and injuries to seven, there has been no mention of how the fire started. TheCapeArgus

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Although the company confirmed the deaths of two of its employees and injuries to seven, there has been no mention of how the fire started.

Chief executive Jonathan Molapo said: “This is a terrible tragedy. Our thoughts are with the families of all those affected. Our priority now is to support them, and our colleagues, and to continue to ensure the plant is completely safe. We will conduct a full investigation of the incident.” “An investigation is under way and should determine the cause of the incident. I do not want to speculate or to make pronouncements that may be misinterpreted or undermine the investigation.”

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