250 people left homeless after Cape Town fire

The City of Cape Town is clearing up an area in Langa where at least 250 people were left homeless when 60 shacks were burned down. Wilfred Solomons of the Disaster Operations Centre says two hostels were also partially affected by the fire. The 72 families are trying to recover their valuables today. Solomons says the victims have been registered and the Housing Department will issue building material to the families. They were sheltered at the Langa Civic Centre last night and the Mustadafin Foundation provided blankets, clothing and meals. Solomons says the cause of the fire is still unknown.