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Man dies in fire in Observatory informal settlement

A fire ripped through Singabalapha on Wednesday

A man died and at least three structures were destroyed in a fire that ripped through Singabalapha informal settlement in Observatory early on Wednesday. Photo supplied
One man died and at least three structures were gutted in a fire that ripped through Singabalapha informal settlement in Observatory in the early hours of Wednesday.
According to the City of Cape Town’s fire and rescue spokesperson Jermaine Carelse, firefighters got the call before 3am on Wednesday. He said three structures were destroyed, displacing several people. “The fire was extinguished at 3:55am and one fatality was recorded.”
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Resident Pamela Martins said she believes the body found is her 34-year-old son, but she has not been able…

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