Shack fire at Fleurhof informal settlement claims one life

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At least twenty homes were destroyed in a fire that also claimed one life in an informal settlement at Fleurhof, Johannesburg, this morning.

Joburg emergency services spokesperson Nana Radebe-Kgiba said received a call about multiple shacks on fire just before 3am.

“Two fire engines and a water tanker were dispatched to the incident and on arrival the shacks were gutted with flames. 

“Firefighters battled with flames because of windy conditions and fire hydrants with low pressure. While conducting search and rescue the crews discovered one person who died.

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“Fire Safety is conducting preliminary investigations to determine the cause and where the fire started,” she said.

Radebe-Kgiba urged communities to take necessary precautions when using heating appliances and avoid leaving candles unattended.