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BREAKING NEWS: Msawawa Informal Settlement in flames

KYA SAND - Fire sweeps though informal settlement.

A raging fire is currently sweeping through Msawawa Informal Settlement, and has gutted more than 100 shacks on 11 November.

According to Ward 96 Councillor Matome Mafokwane, firefighters are doing their best but, the blaze is too strong.

The blazing fire sweeps through homes.
The blazing fire sweeps through homes.

 

“We have more than four Joburg Emergency fire trucks fighting this raging fire and it keeps blazing. Problem is that, they cannot go through because the shacks are built too close together,” said the concerned Ward 96 Councillor.

Residents try save as much of their belongings as they can.
Residents try save as much of their belongings as they can.

Mafokwane added that people have lost their belongings and help is needed.

Smoke can be seen bellowing from a distance.
Smoke can be seen bellowing from a distance.

More details to follow.

Details: Ward Councillor Matome Mafokwane 084 854 4950.

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