WATCH: Sea Cow Lake homes engulfed in fire
There's chaos in the Sea Cow Lake area, north of Durban, where a fire is tearing through an informal settlement near Boxwood Place.
Initial reports coming through from medics are that at least two people have been hurt. We understand multiple homes have already been destroyed.
KZN Emergency Medical Services' spokesperson, Robert Mckenzie says firefighters are on scene.
"Residents are frantically moving in between dwellings trying to evacuate their possessions from in front of the fire which has been fuelled by strong wind. eThekwini Fire Department is currently on scene."
Firefighters are on scene in the Sea Cow Lake area, where a fire is tearing through an informal settlement near Boxwood Place. Video - @rescuecare. pic.twitter.com/cjfSPTiasz
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