Western Cape authorities are adamant they are doing their utmost to raise awareness about the dangers of fire in homes, especially informal settlements.
At least six people died in separate shack fires in the Cape Peninsula this past weekend.
In one blaze in Lwandle near Strand, about 200 shacks were gutted, leaving dozens of residents homeless.
Western Cape Social Development MEC Albert Fritz said they are schooling communities on fire safety.
“One of our projects, we specifically look at issues around fire prevention. It is important. That is where we spread the news. To do everything in people’s power to prevent fires,” he said.
Meanwhile, Cape Town firefighters said they are still investigating the cause of a fire on a ship in Table Bay Harbour.
The fire apparently started in the hold of the Chinese vessel on Friday.
- Eyewitness News
At least six people died in separate shack fires in the Cape Peninsula this past weekend.
In one blaze in Lwandle near Strand, about 200 shacks were gutted, leaving dozens of residents homeless.
Western Cape Social Development MEC Albert Fritz said they are schooling communities on fire safety.
“One of our projects, we specifically look at issues around fire prevention. It is important. That is where we spread the news. To do everything in people’s power to prevent fires,” he said.
Meanwhile, Cape Town firefighters said they are still investigating the cause of a fire on a ship in Table Bay Harbour.
The fire apparently started in the hold of the Chinese vessel on Friday.
- Eyewitness News
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