Editor's choiceLocal newsNews

Fire destroys shacks in Princess

Parts of informal settlement burn to ashes.

Yesterday afternoon (8 January) a fire broke out in the Princess informal settlement .

Nana Radebe, Emergency Management Services (EMS) spokesperson said, “There is no certainty yet as to how the fire started. An estimated 25 to 30 shacks burnt down, but fortunately so far no injuries have been reported.”

The raging fire. Photo: supplied

Disaster Management was also on scene to help those affected by the fire.

Also Read: Veld fire destroys house in Wilro Park

The Record is currently on the scene. More information will follow.

Do you perhaps have more information pertaining to this story? Email us at roodepoortrecord@caxton.co.za (remember to include your contact details) or phone us on 011 955 1130.

For free daily local news on the West Rand, also visit our sister newspaper websites 

Randfontein Herald

Krugersdorp News 

Get It Joburg West Magazine

Remember to visit our FacebookTwitter and Instagram pages to let your voice be heard!

Related Articles

Back to top button