Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Wallcedene shack fire leaves 66 homeless

By Chanel September
14 February 2007

A fire ravaged through 16 shacks in the informal settlement of Wallecedene near Kraafontien.

The fire was reported yesterday afternoon just after 2pm. More than 60 people have been left homeless. Of the 66 people left homeless, 30 were children

Johan Minnie Spokesperson for the City’s Disaster Risk Management says that the cause of the fire is still unknown. No injuries were sustained.

Minnie added that food parcels will be provided for the residents for the next three days.

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