A fire broke out at a taxi rank in Bara, Soweto, on Wednesday morning, damaging three shops.Property owner Sydney Morake confirmed the blaze started inside a supermarket that also sells and repairs electrical appliances.He suspects an electrical fault may have caused the fire, though this hasn't been confirmed.Firefighters responded swiftly, and an investigation is underway.Morake, who rents the shops to verified Pakistani nationals, noted the tenants had proper documentation, avoiding previous protest-related threats.One shopowner described the fire starting around 5:30 am, with smoke and an explosion reported.A nearby market vendor suggested gas cylinders inside the shop intensified the blaze, explaining why the middle shop suffered more damage.No injuries were reported, and the incident highlights concerns about electrical safety and property damage in the area.