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A man and a child have died in a fire in Lwandle in Strand, Western Cape, after their shack caught alight.
Fire and Rescue spokesperson Edward Bosch says the fire happened in the early hours of Monday morning.
He says seven structures were destroyed, displacing twelve people. Bosch says four firefighting vehicles responded to the blaze.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and an investigation is taking place.
Meanwhile, the Agriculture and Rural Development Department in Limpopo has issued a fire danger warning for Sekhukhune, Waterberg and Capricorn districts.
Small-scale farmers have been advised to take precautions, as the fire conditions could be worsened by strong winds.
The department’s spokesperson Moshopologo Mathotse says communities are urged not to start open fires.
An extremely high fire danger warning is expected in Limpopo has been issued for several parts. The Farming communities are warned about the fire danger and advised not to set any open fire because it is extremely dangerous to do so. Should there be any open fire, it will be out of control due to high winds moving at high speed today.”
