OR Tambo runway opened after fire

JOHANNESBURG - OR Tambo international airport in Johannesburg was forced to close one of its runways.

A fire is believed to have spilled over from an adjacent community into the airport precinct.

The runway was closed off as a fire and rescue team managed to contain, and successfully extinguish the fire.

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No flights were affected, but two non-operational aircraft were damaged in the blaze.

The airport says they will continue to monitor the situation overnight.

OR Tambo international airport in Johannesburg was forced to close one of its runways. A fire is believed to have spilled over from an adjacent community into the airport precinct. #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/IHHFRefMPi

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