NATIONAL NEWS - Dozens of Paarl residents are trying to rebuild their lives following a fire.
The blaze engulfed several homes on Sunday morning.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Of the 270 people affected by the blaze, 83 children under the age of 10 have been left homeless.
Fourteen units in four blocks of flats, including 42 informal structures, were either damaged or completely destroyed.
The public and charity organisations are being encouraged to donate nappies, water and non-perishable food.
Paarl fire leaves hundreds homeless
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Posted on: 15:19 Mon, 11 December 2017
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