50 shacks catch fire in Jeppestown

JOHANNESBURG - Johannesburg emergency services is urging residents to be extremely careful with their heating devices following multiple shack fires in Jeppestown in Johannesburg.

At least a hundred people have been left homeless after about 50 shacks caught fire.

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No injuries have been reported and officials are still investigating the cause of the fire.

Johannesburg Emergency Services is urging residents to be extremely careful with their heating devices following multiple shack fires in Jeppestown in Johannesburg. At least a hundred people have been left homeless after about 50 shacks caught fire. #DStv403 #eNCA pic.twitter.com/iw45uBqIVV

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