Johannesburg building fire: At least 74 dead, including 12 children
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Johannesburg building fire: At least 74 dead, including 12 children
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August 31, 2023
At least 74 have died, with dozens more injured as a result of a fire at a five-storey building in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday, officials confirmed in the afternoon. Among the victims were at least 12 children, Johannesburg City manager Floyd Brink revealed during a press briefing. The cause of the fire is currently unclear and a police investigation is ongoing.
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Johannesburg building fire: At least 74 dead, including 12 children03:43 | August 31, 2023
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South Africa election: ANC at risk of losing grip on power02:08 | May 29, 2024
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Commonwealth summit: Prince Charles says nations can learn from Canada on reconciliation02:38 | June 24, 2022
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Desmond Tutu death: Cathedral bells toll, flowers laid as funeral set for New Year’s Day04:23 | December 27, 2021
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Johannesburg building fire: At least 74 dead, including 12 children03:43 | August 31, 2023
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Desmond Tutu’s daughter, South Africa president pay tribute to late Archbishop at state funeral03:26 | January 1, 2022
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Johannesburg building fire: At least 74 dead, including 12 children
Description
August 31, 2023
At least 74 have died, with dozens more injured as a result of a fire at a five-storey building in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday, officials confirmed in the afternoon. Among the victims were at least 12 children, Johannesburg City manager Floyd Brink revealed during a press briefing. The cause of the fire is currently unclear and a police investigation is ongoing.
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