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20 Malawians feared dead in Johannesburg infernal

By Durell Namasani

JOHANNESBURG-(MaraviPost)-There are strong indications that some Malawians based in South Africa have been caught in the fire accident that has razzled a building in Johannesburg. Unconfirmed reports making rounds in social media suggest the number of Malawians could reach 20.

More than 70 people have died and more than 50 have been injured after a fire in South Africa’s city of Johannesburg.

The five-story building in the city center has been described as “hijacked”, meaning it is used by squatters

Authorities say it’s unclear what sparked the blaze.

Emergency services have said the fire gutted the building at about 01:30 (00:30 BST) on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Firefighters evacuated the building’s occupants on arrival, and the search and recovery of bodies is continuing.

Meanwhile, reports suggest the occupants were mostly African migrants.

More to come…..

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