LATEST NEWS: Cause of Durban's Quarry Road Informal Settlement shack fire still unknown
Officials are working to determine the origin of a large fire that tore through Durban's Quarry Road Informal Settlement.
They are currently evaluating the scope of the destruction, confirming that the blaze destroyed approximately 150 homes on Thursday.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Individuals who are now without shelter have been provided with temporary housing assistance.
Alicia Kissoon, the councillor for Ward 23, expressed that the incident has left many people feeling anxious.
She also noted that aside from losing their homes, many residents are facing challenges related to lost identity documents and the inability to register.