Fire

Photo of a man and a burnt out shack

Shack fire claims three lives

Two people narrowly escape Nyanga backyard blaze

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Brief | 30 May 2017

Photo of fire damage at Samora Machel

One killed and over 20 homes destroyed in Samora Machel

“When I heard noise from neighbours it was too late to collect anything except my ID”

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Brief | 15 May 2017

Photo of a business owner in Imizamo Yethu

Imizamo Yethu businesses struggling after fire

Owners plead for help from City

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News | 20 April 2017

Photo of smoke at Imizamo Yethu

Another fire in Imizamo Yethu leaves one dead and 400 homeless

“I have been in this shack for two weeks and again it’s burnt”

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News | 16 April 2017

Photo of a man with his dog

Fire victims in Imizamo Yethu wait to be reunited with their pets

Animal welfare group says City has let them down

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News | 7 April 2017

Photo of man at burned out shack

Shack fire claims life of 28-year-old

GroundUp reporter Sabelo Mpana was at the scene

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Brief | 27 March 2017

Photo of shacks

Community faces uncertain future after fire in Imizamo Yethu

Mixed reaction among residents to City plans to reblock

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News | 17 March 2017

Photo of fire debris

Shacks demolished for reblocking after Hout Bay fire

Fire victims ask where they are supposed to sleep

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News | 13 March 2017

Photo of fire in Imizamo Yethu

In photos: Fire destroys numerous homes in Hout Bay

City reports two people died

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Photo Essay | 11 March 2017