More than 400 people displaced as fire rips through Philippi
City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said firefighters were alerted to the incident at around 02:45.
"A total of 13 firefighting resources were on scene with over 40 firefighters battling the blaze that was fanned by a very strong wind," he said.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
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