Relief efforts continue after fires razed informal settlements, says CoCT
Two people died and more than 700 people have been left homeless as a result of the fires.
A City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services fire engine. Picture: @CityofCT/X
CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says humanitarian relief efforts are continuing in the aftermath of numerous fires that ravaged informal settlements over the weekend.
Two people died and more than 700 people have been left homeless as a result of the fires.
Several organisations, including Gift of the Givers and Islamic Relief, have stepped in to assist those affected.
The DRMC's Charlotte Powell says the centre has also engaged retailers for support.
"In terms of rebuilding efforts, discussions are ongoing at the various sites between community leaders, local councillors, the city’s Informal Settlement Management Department and representatives from the national Department of Human Settlements."
Powell says the city will also continue its efforts to clear debris and restore water and electricity services at affected sites.