Clairwood informal settlement burns

Man hurt in Durban informal settlement fire

Emergency services are tackling a fire in an informal settlement in Clairwood, south of Durban.

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Rescue Care's Garrith Jamieson says medics and firefighters are at the scene in Sir Kurma Reddi Road.

Multiple shacks are well alight.

Jamieson says a man, believed to be in his 30s, is receiving treatment on scene.

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He apparently sustained burn wounds to his arm and face while trying to save his belongings from the blaze.

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