Devastation and loss after East Rand fire
Some 900 people have been left destitute when a fire spread through the Max informal settlement in Pomona near Kempton Park on Monday night.
Ekurhuleni Metro Emergency Services and fire fighters from nearby areas were deployed to help in the battle against the flames that destroyed 200 shacks.
#PomonaFire | Ekurhuleni's EMS Spokesperson William Ntladi says close to 200 shacks we're affected by the fire last night. pic.twitter.com/knIC1rliHj
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#PomonaFire | Some residents says they lost their IDs and other important documents. pic.twitter.com/anYxfdtTup
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#PomonaFire | It is believed close to 900 residents have been displaced by the fire. pic.twitter.com/ltqDlypW4S
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PHOTOS #PomonaFire pic.twitter.com/LX6NbDqTmU
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PHOTOS #PomonaFire pic.twitter.com/8X1yLyv4JV
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) October 1, 2019