Fire causes tragic death of three people in Cross Roads

At 06:11 on Friday, 29 June 2012 a fire occurred at Noxolo Street, Cross Roads.

The fire engulfed one shack resulting in the death of three (3) people.

The mother, Sinoxolo Nyakaza (23 years); her 3 year old daughter Akana; and another 3 year old female minor from Khayelitsha that was visiting the family died in the fire.

The circumstances surrounding the occurrence of the fire are unknown.

The Nyanga SAPS has opened an inquest docket to investigate the incident.

The City of Cape Town expresses its deepest sympathy to the loved ones of the deceased.

Issued by: Disaster Risk Management Centre, City of Cape Town

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Wilfred Schrevian Evan Solomons-Johannes
Head: Systems Integration, Special Projects
Acting Head: Disaster Operations Centre