Several families have lost everything after a fire broke out in the Westlake informal settlement at around 11:20pm on Thursday, reports Cape town Etc .
According to reports , firefighters responded swiftly and were able to contain the blaze. However, between 12 and 20 shacks were destroyed, leaving affected families without shelter.
Ward 71 Councillor Carolynne Franklin is subsequently calling on members of the public to urgently assist the affected families, who have lost everything in the fire.