A devastating fire swept through the Booysens shack settlement in Johannesburg, South Africa, destroying approximately 1,500 makeshift homes and displacing hundreds of residents. The fire reportedly ignited when a paraffin stove exploded, causing rapid destruction of the flammable shacks. While some residents managed to salvage a few belongings, many others lost everything in the blaze. Local firefighters, supported by community members, worked tirelessly to control the fire, and ongoing relief efforts are now focused on assisting the displaced families who are in urgent need of help.
A catastrophic fire erupted in Johannesburg, engulfing the Booysens shack settlement and destroying 1,500 flats due to an exploding paraffin stove. Hundreds are now homeless.
Firefighters battled the blaze in Johannesburg, which rapidly consumed flammable shacks. Many residents lost everything while local efforts continued to assist affected families.
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