Johannesburg apartment fire kills 73; building reported occupied by homeless

Emergency services say at least 73 people died in a fire in a multi-story building in Johannesburg, South Africa's biggest city. Emergency Management Services said another 43 people were injured in the blaze, which that broke out in the predawn hours Thursday. The blaze, whose cause was under investigation, started at around 1.30 am local time.

Aug 31, 2023 - 15:30
Johannesburg apartment fire kills 73; building reported occupied by homeless
Emergency services say at least 73 people died in a fire in a multi-story building in Johannesburg, South Africa's biggest city. Emergency Management Services said another 43 people were injured in the blaze, which that broke out in the predawn hours Thursday. The blaze, whose cause was under investigation, started at around 1.30 am local time.