Fire officials yet to determine cause of Durban orphanage fire
Firefighters say it's still too early to say what caused the fire at an orphanage in Parlock, north of Durban this morning.
Eight people ranging in age from 8 to 21-years - were killed in the blaze.
KZN Emergency Medical Services say 4 other people are receiving treatment in hospital.
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eThekwini Fire's Bheki Radebe says some of the children were found sitting scared outside one of the other cottages.
Radebe says the flames were already burning through the roof when they reached the orphanage.
Paramedics say the victims were between eight and 21-years-old.
(Photo: Screengrab from Twitter/Khatija Nxedlana)