A woman died in a fire in Qandu Qandu informal settlement, Khayelitsha on Sunday July 14.
The fire and rescue service received a call in the early hours of the morning.Â
Five fire fighting appliances, a rescue vehicle and 21 staff members were dispatched.
Fire and rescue spokesperson, Jermaine Carelse, said: “Upon arrival it was confirmed that one adult female sustained fatal burn wounds.”
Police are investigating the cause of the fire.