Fire Destroys Several Informal Structures In Khayelitsha

The City of Cape Town says several informal structures in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats have been destroyed following a fire yesterda y.

Fire and Rescue Service Spokesperson Jermaine Carelse says they had more than 50 firefighters on the scene due to the strong winds that fanned the fire.

Carelse says, "We had a total of 12 frontline resources on scene, with over 50 staff members and an Incident Management Team IMT to coordinate operations. By 21:30, the fire was extinguished. The cause is still unclear. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported."