Update
GEORGE NEWS - The public is asked to assist with donations for the victims of the fire that occurred on Tuesday in 39th Street, Zone 8, Thembalethu.
The fire broke out in the late afternoon and destroyed a large number of dwellings.
Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe, spokesperson for the George Municipality, this morning said items could include doors, window frames, nails, Safe Top screws (used on roofs), furniture, towels, blankets, bedding, toiletries, pots and pans, cleaning products, clothing items and non-perishable food items will be welcome.
The public can drop all donations for fire victims at the Community Development Service office on the corner of Varing and St John’s streets at the back of the George Post Office between 08:00 and 16:00 Monday – Friday.
According to Mangqwengqwe, George Fire Services called resources from the main fire station in town, the Wilderness station and the Thembalethu station to assist with the fire. This entailed three fire pumpers, one tanker and one command vehicle on the scene. The last vehicle with the crew left the scene at 23:36 after declaring the scene safe.
The exact number of informal houses that burnt down has not been established yet, but it is estimated to be between 20 and 30. No loss of life or any injuries have been reported.
George Municipality, with the help of the ward councillor for the area, Faith Mdaka, arranged for accommodation with mattresses and blankets for the residents who were affected by the fire.
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