The latest fire statistic data provided by the SA municipalities and analysed by the FPASA reveals the following:

• For the 2016/2017 municipal reporting period, there were 5283 informal dwelling fires recorded by municipalities and reported to the FPASA.
• The value of this loss equates to R179 513 324 – reported by the municipalities across SA.
• From the period 2007 to present– the financial losses incurred in informal dwellings has been increasing year-on-year consistently, with the current reporting period reflecting the highest financial losses to date.

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