More than 900 left homeless in S. Africa after fire burns their shacks

More than 900 people were left homeless when fire burnt their shacks in Johannesburg’s Pomona informal settlement in Kempton Park, said Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina on Tuesday.
He stated that they are investigating what caused the fire which caused extensive damage on Monday night.
“The cause of the fire is not yet established at this stage.
“Three to four hundred shacks were destroyed.
“No fatalities or injuries (are) reported at this stage.