Emergency services are on the scene, but strong fires are hampering rescue efforts.
A large fire has broken out in the Cape Town informal settlement of Dunoon on Friday afternoon.
Emergency services were on scene as of 12.30pm, but it is unclear if firefighting efforts have begun yet.
The Western Cape is battling strong winds, which may hamper firefighting efforts in Dunoon and several other areas in the province.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but information from emergency services will be shared once it becomes available.
Gift of the Givers representatives are on scene, while continuing relief work in other fire-ravaged areas across the Western Cape.
“Heartbreaking scenes are unfolding in Dunoon as strong winds continue to wreak havoc, pushing flames rapidly across the informal settlement.
“Community leaders called on Gift of the Givers for assistance; however, at this stage, very little can be done as the area remains extremely dangerous,” the organisation stated.
Wind speeds in Cape Town are expected to reach 40km/h in the late afternoon and early evening on Friday.
*This is a developing story.
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