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JUST IN: Homes at popular Hibberdene resort catch on fire [WATCH]

All emergency services are on the scene.

August 31, 2024
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

Residents and firefighters are currently fighting to save the remaining homes at Anchors Aweigh in Woodgrange, Hibberdene.

It has been reported that so far, eight thatched-roofed homes have caught alight in the resort. However, this number has not been confirmed,  and the Herald is waiting for an official report from Ray Nkonyeni Municipality.

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JUST IN | Community activist and resident Ibrahim Shaik is at Anchors Aweigh in Woodgrange, Hibberdene right now. The gale-force wind the KZN South Coast is currently experiencing isn’t helping the situation. . #fire #kzntiktok #kznsouthcoast #wind #Hibberdene

♬ original sound – southcoastherald

 

The KZN South Coast has experienced strong winds for most parts of the day today (31st), which is not helping the situation.

This is an evolving story, and will be updated as soon as more information comes to light.

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August 31, 2024
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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