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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Two people died and 64 others were displaced when 15 shacks were gutted at Die Gatjie in Diep River, Cape Town.<\/p>\n

The blaze tore through the informal settlement on Saturday morning.<\/p>\n

Mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith said fire services received the call at 07:26 and responded.<\/p>\n

About 40 firefighters from Constantia, Wynberg, Lakeside, Ottery, Mitchells Plain and Roeland Street were dispatched.<\/p>\n

“Three water jets and one fog jet were used to extinguish the inferno. A total of 15 structures were destroyed. About 64 people were displaced. Sadly, an adult male and female perished,” said Smith.<\/p>\n

READ | 3 adults, 2 children die in Cape Town shack fire<\/p>\n

He said disaster risk management was at the scene to consider relief efforts and assist families with immediate requirements.<\/p>\n

Requests for assistance have already been forwarded to the provincial human settlements department.<\/p>\n

“With the winter cold now settling in, many turn to open flame fires for warmth. With residential and informal settlement fires increasing at around 10% annually, we implore all residents to exercise extreme caution this winter.<\/p>\n

“Never leave an open flame fire unattended and always ensure any fires are made away from surrounding materials that could easily ignite,” said Smith.<\/p>\n

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