Tuesday, August 02, 2011

A fire left 250 people homeless in Athlone

Lusanda Bill
02 August 2011


A fire in Vygieskraal informal settlement in Athlone left 250 people homeless.

Fire and Rescue Services Theo Layne said a total of 250 persons, including 15 infants, were left homeless as a result of the fire.

Metro Police officers remained on the scene overnight and kept a watchful eye to prevent looting and to ensure that law and order was maintained.

Disaster management officials are assisting the victims.

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