Makausi informal settlement fire leaves about 18 families displaced

Devon Thomas

3 September 2025 | 6:36

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.

A fire at the Makausi informal settlement in Primrose, which left about 18 families displaced. Picture: Supplied/City of Ekurhuleni

JOHANNESBURG - 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.

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.