At 13H42 Tuesday afternoon Netcare 911 responded to reports of a structural fire at the Zandspruit informal settlement next to Beyers Naude Drive in Randburg.
Reports from the scene indicate that a fire had started in a single shack which quickly spread to surrounding structures.
Fire and Rescue Services were quick to arrive on scene to start dousing the flames.
Fortunately no injuries were reported however many families had all their belongings destroyed in the blaze.
All necessary authorities were on scene.
