Community leaders in Masiphumelele near Fish Hoek in the Western Cape on Wednesday said more than 600 people have been affected by shack fires.
At least 160 homes have been gutted over the past three days.
Disaster management officials are busy distributing building materials to families.
Home Affairs officials are also in the area to help those affected register for their identity documents lost in the two fires.
Community leaders are concerned that some of those affected are still on holiday in the Eastern Cape.
Residents said fires would not happen if government provided them with decent homes.
At least 160 homes have been gutted over the past three days.
Disaster management officials are busy distributing building materials to families.
Home Affairs officials are also in the area to help those affected register for their identity documents lost in the two fires.
Community leaders are concerned that some of those affected are still on holiday in the Eastern Cape.
Residents said fires would not happen if government provided them with decent homes.
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