Sunday, October 06, 2013

Six people left destitute after a shack fire in Milnerton

Mluleki Mrwebi
06 October 2013

A fire occurred at the Doornbach Informal Settlement, off Potsdam Road in Milnerton in the early hours of this morning.

Disater Risk Management Centre Spokesperson Wilfred Solomons-Johannes said five emergency vehicles were dispatched to the scene from the Milnerton and Melkbosstrand fire stations.

Solomons-Johannes said the fire destroyed two shacks resulting in the displacement of two adults and four children. No persons sustained any injuries.

The cause of the fire is undetermined and is pending investigation. 

He added that the City’s disaster response teams assisted the victims with food parcels, clothing, blankets, baby packs and building material.
 

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