By: Natasha Archary

A fire at De Anker Assisted Living Facility for the Elder in Germiston has claimed the life of one person, with 6 others hospitalised due to smoke inhalation.
The cause of the fire which broke out on Thursday morning, 11 July is unknown at this stage but an investigation is said to be underway.
It has been reported that the building which accommodated 51 people has been severely damaged by the blaze, and parts of the roof of the double storey structure collapsed.
As a result residents had to be moved to temporary shelter at a nearby school.
Ekurhuleni EMS spokesperson William Ntladi confirmed the deceased, a 65-year woman was burnt beyond recognition.
It took EMS members 3-hours to extinguish the blaze.
MEC for Social Development Gauteng, Faith Mazibuko visited the old age home to offer support to the survivors and the Board of Directors at the residential care facility for the elderly.
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Earlier this afternoon MEC
@FaithMazibukoSA came to give support to survivors of a fire at @SAVF2 Die Anker Tehuis and their board of directors at the residential care facility for the elderly. Germiston, Ekurhuleni. pic.twitter.com/QpsdBhytqZ
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