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25 Homeless after fire in Fish Hoek


A fire has left 25 people homeless in Masiphumelele, Fish Hoek, the City of Cape Town said on Monday.

Spokesperson Wilfred Solomons-Johannes said the fire began in the informal settlement at 23:20 on Sunday night.

Although it was brought under control within an hour, a number of homes were destroyed. No-one was injured

The city’s disaster response team and the social development department distributed food parcels, blankets, baby packs and building materials in the area on Monday morning, said Solomons-Johannes.

He said the cause of the fire was unclear and it would be investigated.

– SAPA

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