Two killed, 64 displaced after blaze rips through Cape Town informal settlement

Reliably, allgistroom.com has gathered that two people have lost their lives and 64 others have been displaced after 15 shacks were gutted at Die Gatjie in Diep River, Cape Town in South Africa.

From our reliable sources, the fire in the early hours of today tour through the informal settlement.

Mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith noted that the firefighters received a call to attend to the fire at 07:26.

After the call, the report has it that about 40 firefighters from Constantia, Wynberg, Lakeside, Ottery, Mitchells Plain and Roeland Street got dispatched to quench the fire.

"Three water jets and one fog jet were used to extinguish the inferno. A total of 15 structures were destroyed. About 64 people were displaced. Sadly, an adult male and female perished," said Smith.

He continued that disaster risk management also stormed the scene to consider relief efforts and assist families with immediate requirements.

Requests for assistance have already been forwarded to the provincial human settlements department.

"With the winter cold now settling in, many turn to open flame fires for warmth. With residential and informal settlement fires increasing at around 10% annually, we implore all residents to exercise extreme caution this winter. 

"Never leave an open flame fire unattended and always ensure any fires are made away from surrounding materials that could easily ignite," said Smith.

He said disaster risk management was at the scene to consider relief efforts and assist families with immediate requirements.

Requests for assistance have already been forwarded to the provincial human settlements department.

"With the winter cold now settling in, many turn to open flame fires for warmth. With residential and informal settlement fires increasing at around 10% annually, we implore all residents to exercise extreme caution this winter. 

"Never leave an open flame fire unattended and always ensure any fires are made away from surrounding materials that could easily ignite," said Smith.

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