Plastic View hit by fire – again
“Numerous shacks destroyed as one dead and three injured.”
Several shacks at the Plastic View informal settlement in Pretoria east were destroyed by a fire on Saturday morning, leaving one dead and three injured.
Tshwane Emergency Services spokesperson Charles Mabaso said the fire was reported at around 03:00.
“Numerous shacks burned down; however, an assessment is still underway.”
He said the three people were transported to Mamelodi Hospital with moderate injuries. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
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Charity organisation SA Cares for Life Managing director Sanet Fagan said one death was reported.
According to Fagan, the fire started because of a candle that was left unattended.
“The community reacted very positively and started breaking down shacks around the fire, to stop the fire from spreading further.”
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She said about 15 shacks were affected by the fire.
“We are again doing a community relief for the dwellers of Plastic View,” she said.
This follows a fire at the informal settlement earlier in July that destroyed several shacks, leaving 400 people destitute.
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