Fire in Lavender Hill

In the early hours of the morning on the 18th September, a fire occurred in Lavender Hill which is a neighboring community of Vrygrond. Three wooden houses behind the normal house burnt down, one person passed away, two kids burnt their hands, and three families lost everything.

These incidents happens frequently in South Africa’s townships. Many houses were founded very close each other, then spreading of fire is inevitable once conflagration started. Some people steal properties from the scene and sell them. Many tragedies were happened in same story and essential solution hasn’t been established yet.

Where Rainbows Meet focused on situations like disaster management and outreach in order to help rebuilt families through counseling as well as donations in kind. The aim of “Rainbows Save A Life project” is to educate the community with regards to first-aid and what actions they need to take before the ambulance/fire fighter arrives at the scene. Classes includes information on first-aid/health/medical treatment via workshop.

Fire victims now stay in two bed room flat with more than 15 people. The families need food, furniture as well as clothing and billing. Urgent support is indispensable for them.

Any donation please contact us +27 (0)21 701 0328.