Macassar fire survivors to get help

By Khanyisa Tabata
23 March 2011

Western Cape Social Development MEC Patricia De Lille says it’s a horrific tragedy that a fire killed nine people in Macassar near Cape Town.

Speaking from the scene of this morning’s fire, which destroyed two homes, De Lille said regional and local government would carry the costs of the funerals of the six children and three adults who died in the fire.

She also said the Red Cross would provide food, blankets, clothes and shoes to the survivors.

De Lille says they have agreed with Cape Town mayor Dan Plato to help with the cost of the funeral of the six children and the Social Development will do the same for the three adults.

“I have also visited the two injured residents that were hospitalised and we will continue to watch their progress closely.

“Of course it is still early to say what started the fire and we will wait for the police investigation to be completed, said de Lille.

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