Maverick Citizen

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.

[caption id="attachment_2520737" align="alignnone" width="1930"] A firefighter dampens down hotspots after the fire. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2520736" align="alignnone" width="2013"] Fire engines at the scene after the fire. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2520731" align="alignnone" width="1882"] The view from the home of Sthembele Vena and his wife Zinzi, who lost everything in the fire. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images) [/caption] [caption id="attachment_2520729" align="alignnone" width="1919"] Inside the ruined home of Sthembele Vena and his wife Zinzi. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images) [/caption] [caption id="attachment_2520733" align="alignnone" width="1865"] The devastation left by the fire. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images) [/caption] [caption id="attachment_2520730" align="alignnone" width="1963"] Residents sift through the wreckage of their homes after the fire. (Photo: Brenton Geach / Gallo Images)[/caption]