US EditionSouth Africa: Mother and Three Children Burned Alive in Langa Shack Fire
Strong winds and no water access hindered firefighting efforts in two Langa informal settlement fires that destroyed over 25 homes, officials said.
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Mother and three children die in devastating Langa shack fire
By Buziwe Nocuze Langa residents say the Siyahlala fire killed a mother and her children and destroyed 15 shacks, leaving many people homeless. Western Cape police and firefighters found the family burnt beyond recognition and opened an inquest while the cause of the fire is investigated. Families in Siyahlala, Langa, woke on Monday to a tragedy that has left the community heartbroken. A mother and her three young children died when a fire tor…
Tragic Fire in Langa Leaves Four Dead and Several Displaced
Langa police have opened an inquest following a devastating fire at the Siyahlala informal settlement in Langa in the early hours of this morning. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg confirmed that the bodies of an adult woman and three children, aged between three and six, were found among the debris. “The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or […]
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