One person dies in Langa fire

An adult, whose gender is still unknown, died after a flat caught fire in Jungle Way, Langa, this morning.

The fire and rescue department dispatched a rescue vehicle and 12 staff members.

On arrival, they found that a room on the first floor was alight. 

The fire was extinguished just after 8am.

Fire and rescue spokesperson, Jermaine Carelse, said, “No other injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is unknown.”