Wallacedene fire leaves scores homeless

A fire broke out in Gumede Street, Wallacedene on Thursday January 16.
A total of 73 shacks were destroyed by fire in Gumede Street, Wallacedene, yesterday.

No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

The City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre, spokesperson, Charlotte Poweel said: “The blaze destroyed 73 structures, leaving 183 people affected.”