Over 20 shacks go up in flames in Howick

Over 20 shacks go up in flames in Howick

Firefighters were busy tackling a blaze at an informal settlement in Howick on Monday afternoon.

Over 20 shacks go up in flames in Howick
Supplied: Midlands EMS

Spokesperson for Midlands EMS, Roland Robertson, says multiple dwellings were burnt down.

 

He says no injuries have been reported yet, but authorities are still trying to get through the burnt shacks.


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"Midlands EMS Howick rescue medics were dispatched for multiple shacks that were on fire. 

 

"On arrival it was found that roughly 26 had been burnt. Fire and rescue teams are still currently in attendance containing the blaze."


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