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A Cape Town family lost everything in a brutal house fire that broke out while they slept, destroying their home and four neighboring shacks — just days before school started. The 15-year-old daughter lost her uniform, books, and bag, while the family, including a 24-year-old and a 4-year-old, now sleep in a storage shack with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The fire, possibly sparked by a cigarette butt, spread fast amid low water pressure, and neighbors struggled to contain it. This tragedy follows another near-disaster when the mother’s car caught fire six months ago. As winter approaches and fires surge in informal settlements, officials warn of rising dangers — especially with heating devices — as this family faces the painful reality of starting over from scratch.

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