Sunday, 12 August 2012

Fires kill 2 men in Cape Town


NYANGA: At 22:11 on Saturday, 11 August 2012 one (1) shack was destroyed by a fire in New Rest Informal Settlement, off Klipfontein Road, Nyanga. One adult male sustained fatal burn wounds and was declared deceased.

KHAYELITSHA: At 01:26 on Sunday, 12 August 2012 a fire occurred at 56261 Nqgawu Street, Khayelitsha. A backyard structure was destroyed by the fire. A 37 year old male was burnt beyond recognition.

The circumstances regarding these incidents are unconfirmed.

The identity of the victims has not been made known.

The SAPS has opened an inquest to investigate the incident.

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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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