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Shack fire kills four in Johannesburg

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A family of four has been killed after their shack caught fire in Alexandra, in the north of Johannesburg.

The cause of the fire is still unknown and an investigation is currently under way. Six other shacks were completely destroyed during the fire.

Johannesburg Emergency Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says, “The cause of the fire incident is still subject to investigation and we would like to urge our residents throughout the City of Johannesburg, especially our residents in the informal settlements, to look after their heating devices and not leave them unattended so that we can be able to prevent these devastating fire incidents. Our disaster management officials are on site assisting the affected families with much needed relief.”

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