Flames in a building in Johannesburg, dozens of victims

A fire that broke out this morning in a five-story building in the center of Johannesburg caused the death of dozens of people (an initial estimate speaks of over 60 victims), 43 others were injured.

The figures were confirmed by Robert Mulaudzi, spokesman for the emergency services.

The causes of the fire are being ascertained, while search and rescue activities continue: there could be other tenants trapped.

(Unioneonline/ss)

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