One person has died and dozens more left homeless after a fire destroyed 37 structures in an informal settlement in Thembalethu in George.
Police spokesperson, Captain Malcolm Pojie, said the fire blazed through Zone 8 in Thembalethu in the early hours of Monday morning.
He said the body of a person was found when fire-fighters were able to contain the blaze.
Pojie said an inquest docket has been opened.
Meanwhile, the George Municipality has appealed for donations of food, household goods and clothing to assist the affected families.
Chantel Edward-Klose from the George Municipality said donations can be delivered to the Thembethu multi-purpose centre.
The cause of the fire will be the subject of an investigation.
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