Shack fire leaves 100 people homeless in Langa

At least a hundred people have lost their homes in the fire

At least 100 people have lost their homes in a fire in Langa on the Cape Flats. Cape Town Fire says a blaze in Zone 17 early this morning razed about 30 wood-and-iron structures to the ground.

There were no injuries or fatalities. The displaced people are being accommodated by friends and family, as well as in a nearby community centre. The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.

Disaster Management is expected to assess the plight of the fire victims later this morning. - SABC