Police investigations continue into cause of Wallacedene shack fire that killed girl (6)

CAPE TOWN - Police investigations continue into the cause of a shack fire in Wallacedene that claimed the life of a six-year-old girl.   

According to police, the little girl's body was burnt beyond recognition.

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The city's fire services said 60 to 80 people have been displaced, with 20 structures destroyed.  

Spokesperson for the Fire service, Jermaine Carelse, said four different fire stations responded to the fire.  

“Sadly, the body of a six-year-old female minor was discovered with fatal burn wounds and was certified deceased by medical personnel.”