the Gift of the Givers team quickly helped the courageous firefighters on-site by providing hydration and energy-rich meals.Images-Arrive Alive
Gift of the Givers aid firefighters as CBD fire death toll hits 76
The Gift of the Givers delivered essential supplies, such as energy bars, energy drinks, bottled water, and nourishing lunches to firefighters at the Johannesburg fire.
the Gift of the Givers team quickly helped the courageous firefighters on-site by providing hydration and energy-rich meals.Images-Arrive Alive
The Gift of the Givers team provided hydration and energy-boosting food to firefighters battling the Johannesburg hijacked building fire.
Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla confirmed the death toll in the Johannesburg Inner City building fire has risen to 76.
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A tragic fire on Thursday, August 31, resulted in the deaths of at least 73 people, including a child, and left over 43 individuals injured.
The number of casualties has risen to 76, and it is expected to rise as the situation unfolds.
The Gift of the Givers team swiftly intervened
In response, the Gift of the Givers team quickly helped the courageous firefighters on-site by providing hydration and energy-rich meals.
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The Gift of the Givers is currently delivering essential supplies, such as energy bars, energy drinks, bottled water, and nourishing lunches.
They stand ready to provide further assistance, awaiting guidance from disaster management on the disaster’s extent and the most effective way to help those affected
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What sparked the Johannesburg blaze?
Initially, the fire’s exact cause was unknown. House fires are common in South Africa due to frequent power outages, widespread poverty, and homelessness. Authorities proposed that candles or heating devices might have started the fire.
The building, which has been evacuated, was situated in what used to be the business district of South Africa’s economic hub and had been informally occupied by squatters in violation of the law, according to authorities.
“Many burned bodies were found stashed at that gate.” During the day, firefighters damped down hotspots as emergency services laid dead bodies under blankets on the street outside.
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Paramedics assisted survivors, some looking bruised and visibly in pain.
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