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While only one person was treated for burn injuries, it is estimated that 230 people were affected by the loss of the shacks.
Hundreds of people have been left homeless after a fire destroyed 150 shacks in the Mahlangu informal settlement, Olievenhoutsbosch.
The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department said the fire on Sunday morning saw only one person treated for minor burn injuries.explained in a Monday statement issued that the first reports of the fire were made to the city’s emergency call centre at about 1.17am.The emergency call centre responded by dispatching firefighting vehicles and personnel from several fire stations.
These included a fire truck, a bush pumper, a mobile command unit, two water tankers, and a district commander’s unit.Around 1 50 shacks had already been gutted by this point, affecting roughly 230 people who had been living there.“Our Disaster Risk Management officials are working with various stakeholders and private entities to provide assistance for those affected by
“Nearby churches and other non-governmental organisations, in collaboration with the Emergency Services Department and other departments, have offered items such as food and alternative shelter to the affected people.”• If there is any fire danger to dwellings, such as shacks or houses, or vegetation or veld fires, call the toll-free number 107 for emergencies.
• Burning charcoal produces large amounts of carbon monoxide, so do not leave this in the house when sleeping.• Unapproved controlled burning must never be carried out .or a coal fire to burn overnight without supervision.
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