Makausi informal settlement fire displaces about 18 families! A fire has ravaged the Makausi informal settlement in Primrose, leaving about 18 families displaced.
Following a call received by the City of Ekurhuleni Call Centre early Wednesday morning, the Primrose fire station, backed by the Bedford View, Edenvale, Albertina Sisulu, and Rynfield fire stations, swiftly responded and managed to get the fire under control.
Makausi informal settlement fire
Two people have been injured in the fire, one who sustained injuries on his leg as he was assisting with extinguishing the fire, while the other suffered smoke inhalation.
The two were transported to the Germiston Hospital by Gauteng Emergency Management Services (EMS) for further medical care.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
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