A man has died in an early morning fire that broke out on Tuesday in the Wag ‘n Bietjie Informal Settlement in Strand.
COURTESY: Facebook - Xolani DinisoThe City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Services said CPR
was done on the adult male who had suffered smoke inhalation; however, he was
declared deceased on scene.
‘’At around 01:00 an emergency call was received of in
Richmond Street, Nomzamo, on Tuesday. Several crews were on scene to contain
the blaze, which was fanned by a strong South Easter,’’ said Jermaine Carelse,
City’s Fire spokesperson.
The fire, says, Carelse, was extinguished by 05:30
‘’Several structures were destroyed. No other injuries were reported and the scene
was handed over to Lwandle SAPS for further investigation,’’ added Carelse.
Giving an assessment update, the Disaster Risk Management
Centre said a total of 53 structures were destroyed and 132 persons displaced.
‘’The assessment also revealed damage to electricity infrastructure,
toilets and taps. The DRMC has forwarded requests for relief to SASSA, and has
requested assistance from other relevant City Departments and external stakeholders,
including Home Affairs,’’ Sonica Lategan, Disaster Management spokesperson.
Done by: Shaneca Cupido
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