In Pictures: Fire destroys numerous homes in Hout Bay

Many homes have been destroyed after a fire broke out last night in Mandela Park in Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay.

According to the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson, Theo Layne, two people have been killed. Layne said that more than a dozen firefighting vehicles were sent to the fire and over 70 firefighters. By this morning the fire was still ongoing.

At 11:50am: The City reports 650 “structures” have been burnt. The fire is under control.

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