More than 40 people displaced after fire gutted their shacks in Joburg building

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She also said they had not yet determined if the building was hijacked, abandoned or had an owner.

“The building status is not available but is partitioned into shacks [which] were destroyed by fire, causing the roof to collapse,” Khumalo said.

She said one person suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital.

Khumalo said disaster management is on-site arranging shelter.

“EMS is cautioning residents of Johannesburg to take care of all heating and cooking devices as the cold front slowly retreats.”

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