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One person has been killed following a fire at the Bagdad informal settlement in Salvokop, Pretoria West, during the early hours of this Saturday morning.

According to Tshwane emergency services, preliminary reports indicate that more than 40 shacks have been affected by the fire.

The exact number of affected households has not yet been established, and an investigation into the incident is underway.

Residents are urged to keep away from the affected area and allow emergency personnel to complete their operations safely.