Close to 40 people displaced after fire rips through Zandspruit
Fortunately no injuries were reported but 15 families ar in need of essentials.
Families are facing a bitterly cold night after a fire destroyed their homes on June 2.
Shortly after 07:00 on Thursday morning, reports began to spread about a fire in Zandspruit affecting multiple informal structures. By 08:00 City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (CoJEMS) were on scene and discovered that ten dwellings had been gutted by the fire.
CoJEMS spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi, confirmed the cause of the fire was still unknown but urged residents to use their heating devices with care.
“We are seeing an increase in terms of the number of fire incidents due to the fact that residents are using heating devices to warm themselves and in the process making themselves vulnerable to fire incidents. Residents are encouraged to look after heating devices and not leave them unattended while in use,” stated Mulaudzi.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported but 38 men, women and children from 15 families are in need of warmth and food. Ward 114 councillor Tebogo Mangena urged anyone who could assist the families with essentials to contact him on 072 035 2317.
