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Fatal pre-dawn fire devastates Masiphumelele

A fire that broke out in the early hours of Monday morning at Masiphumelele, near Fish Hoek in Cape Town, claimed the life of one person and injured two. More than 100 structures were destroyed and about 500 people were displaced. Ali Sablay from Gift of the Givers confirmed on Monday morning that they were on the scene early to help with relief efforts. Photographer Brenton Geach recorded the devastation.
Fatal pre-dawn fire devastates Masiphumelele Residents sift through the wreckage in the aftermath of the early-morning fire at Masiphumelele, Cape Town, on 23 December 23, 2024. (Photo: Gallo Images / Brenton Geach)
Brenton Geach
By Brenton Geach
23 Dec 2024
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Masiphumelele fire A firefighter dampens down hotspots after the fire. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images)



Fire engines at the scene after the fire. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images)



The view from the home of Sthembele Vena and his wife Zinzi, who lost everything in the fire. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images) 



Inside the ruined home of Sthembele Vena and his wife Zinzi. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images) 



The devastation left by the fire. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images) 



Residents sift through the wreckage of their homes after the fire. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images)

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