Yes, the news reports on a fire that has engulfed numerous residences in Langa, Capetown. The news of the fire event has also gone viral on the internet and is currently gaining a lot of attention on social media platforms.

Many internet users have reacted to the news and expressed their concern for the city’s citizens. We’ll offer you all the details on the fire event in this article.

WATCH: Joe Slovo Fire Video Goes Viral On Twitter, Reddit, and Other Social Media

According to accounts, a large fire broke out in the city of Cape Town, engulfing numerous homes. The Langa fire is currently out of control, according to authorities. Langa has already activated the city of Cape Town’s full disaster and rescue management teams. Early Saturday evening, a fire broke out in the Joe Slovo official settlement of Lange. In a matter of minutes, the fire had engulfed many shacks and was rapidly spreading.

[WATCH] Over 1000 Joe Slovo informal settlement residents in Langa, Cape Town, pick up the pieces after a fire burnt their homes to the ground last night. No fatalities and no injuries. Residents say they lost all their belongings. @Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/eVafxQ5Mof

— Athi Mtongana (@Artii_M) April 17, 2022

According to Zahid Badrooidien, a member of the city of Cape Town Mayoral Committee for Water and Sanitation, a total of 12 fire engines are now on the scene. Aside from that, the fire is being put out with the help of four water tankers.

Currently, law enforcement and traffic services are in the vicinity, assisting firemen in their efforts to rescue lives and property.

Shacks destroyed in a fire at Joe Slovo informal settlement in Cape Town pic.twitter.com/suab2lOgQs

— Izwe Lethu (@LandNoli) April 16, 2022

At 8 p.m. on Saturday, Badroodien claimed the fire was still out of control. There has yet to be any public information released concerning the fire.

At around 6 p.m., the fire was first reported to City Fire and Rescue Services. According to the charity organization Gift of the Givers, more than 100 structures had burned down. The rescue squad discovered roughly 20 buried dead, according to reports. The teams are now attempting to recover the bodies.

Langa Joe Slovo Fire

Confirmed number over 300 structures destroyed. 1200 people displaced and accounted for.

Voice of Angus McKenzie pic.twitter.com/1sLMDsLdwI

— Veve (@LudidiVelani) April 17, 2022

There are a lot of details that have yet to be revealed. The officials stated that they will provide an update on the rescue teams’ progress as soon as possible. So, as soon as we learn more about the fire, we will notify you immediately. Keep an eye on this space for further information.