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KwaZulu-Natal Mobilizes Humanitarian Relief After Fire Destroys 208 Houses: Statement

KwaZulu-Natal Mobilizes Humanitarian Relief After Fire Destroys 208 Houses: Statement

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KwaZulu-Natal Mobilizes Humanitarian Relief After Fire Destroys 208 Houses: StatementA Saturday morning blaze at the Masinenge Informal Settlement in Ray... 18.10.2026, Sputnik Africa

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KwaZulu-Natal Mobilizes Humanitarian Relief After Fire Destroys 208 Houses: StatementA Saturday morning blaze at the Masinenge Informal Settlement in Ray Nkonyeni Municipality destroyed over 200 informal homes, displacing numerous families and triggering an urgent humanitarian response, according to the statement. "I have called for the urgent mobilization of humanitarian relief, and our disaster management teams must work with the municipality and relevant stakeholders to ensure that assistance reaches those affected as quickly as possible," the province’s official Thulasizwe Buthelezi said.Emergency Medical and Rescue Services treated one person for smoke inhalation at the scene before transporting them to a medical facility for further treatment.The cause remains unknown, with investigators still working to establish it.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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