Overview
- The City estimates 363 structures were damaged in Tuesday’s blaze in Masiphumelele, with final figures to be confirmed as registrations continue.
- Fire crews contained the blaze after 7pm following the deployment of about 40 firefighters and three helicopters, according to officials.
- No fatalities have been reported, and one firefighter sustained a wrist fracture during the response.
- Living Hope and Gift of the Givers are coordinating immediate relief, with donations of essentials requested and site clearing scheduled for Wednesday.
- The disaster comes after a Khayelitsha fire that destroyed 10 shacks and affected 42 people, where access and low water pressure hampered response and assistance was requested from SASSA.