KHAYELITSHA: At 13:15 on Wednesday, 17 October 2012 a fire at c/o Lansdowne Road and Symphony Way, “Thabo Mbeki West”, Phillipi. The fire gutted 12 shacks leaving 53 people displaced.
VALHALLA PARK: A fire that occurred at 14:46 this afternoon [Wednesday, 17 October 2012] destroyed 9 shacks leaving 15 people homeless.
The City’s disaster response teams assisted the victims with food parcels; baby packs; blankets; clothing and fire kits.
The cause of the fire is undetermined and authorities will investigate the incidents.
Issued by: Disaster Risk Management Centre, City of Cape Town
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Source: Wilfred Solomons-Johannes, Head: Systems Integration, Special Projects & Disaster Operations, Disaster Risk Management Centre, City of Cape Town
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