# Five Children Lost in Ikageng Fire | Johannesburg News

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Published: 2026-07-20T13:11:36+00:00
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Five young children, ages one to nine, died in a horrific shack fire in Ikageng after being left home alone by their mothers—sisters who were out for a visit. Emergency responders arrived to find the structure engulfed, with no survivors. Neighbors helped fight the blaze with buckets of water, but access issues in the informal settlement hampered efforts. This tragedy follows a similar fire just two weeks prior that killed four-month-old twins. Authorities are sounding the alarm: never leave children unattended, especially near heat or flames, and ensure escape plans are in place. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7b77a00bda6f8dc7

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