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Fire in Hout Bay leaves about 400 people without homes
A blaze at Hout Bay displaced about 400 people, and disaster risk management and informal settlements officials are coordinating recovery (SABC News). The cause has not been reported.
Fires in informal settlements recur and leave many without shelter.
Relief organisations usually appeal for blankets, food and building materials.
The cause is still unknown.
DailyDrop South Africa edition No. 8 · Morning · MON., OCT. 12, 2026