Fire destroys shacks at Dakota Beach informal settlement
There have been many fires at the Dakota Beach informal settlement over the years.
A FIRE at the Dakota Beach informal settlement destroyed 10 structures before it was put out on January 27.
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Ward 90 councillor Shad Nowbuth said the timely intervention of eThekwini Municipality’s Fire Services firefighters prevented the fire from spreading.
“No fire-related injuries have been reported. The Disaster Management Department has dispatched a team to the area to make an assessment and take the necessary action, of which I will be informed,” said Nowbuth.
The sprawling informal settlement has seen many fires raze it to the ground over the years. In April 2023, about 350 structures burned down, leaving many residents homeless.
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