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Home / News / World News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: 73 people killed in fire in multi-storey building in South Africa

IN PHOTOS: 73 people killed in fire in multi-storey building in South Africa

Updated On: 31 August, 2023 06:40 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

At least 73 people were killed and 52 others injured after a massive fire broke out on Thursday in a multi-storey building occupied by migrants in the central business district here in South Africa`s biggest city, emergency services said. Pics/AFP

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At least 73 people were killed and 52 others injured after a massive fire broke out on Thursday in a multi-storey building occupied by migrants in the central business district here in South Africa`s biggest city, emergency services said. Pics/AFP

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At least 73 people were killed and 52 others injured after a massive fire broke out on Thursday in a multi-storey building occupied by migrants in the central business district here in South Africa`s biggest city, emergency services said. Pics/AFP
<p>City of Johannesburg emergency services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said firefighters were alerted to the fire in a building on the corner of Delvers and Alberts streets at about 1:30 am</p>

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City of Johannesburg emergency services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said firefighters were alerted to the fire in a building on the corner of Delvers and Alberts streets at about 1:30 am

<p>We managed to evacuate the people who were inside the building as soon as we arrived while we were conducting firefighting operations, Mulaudzi said, adding that most of those treated for injuries had suffered smoke inhalation or minor injuries</p>

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We managed to evacuate the people who were inside the building as soon as we arrived while we were conducting firefighting operations, Mulaudzi said, adding that most of those treated for injuries had suffered smoke inhalation or minor injuries

<p>Mulaudzi said arrangements were being made to accommodate those who had been left homeless by the incident. The fire gutted the five-storey building</p>

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Mulaudzi said arrangements were being made to accommodate those who had been left homeless by the incident. The fire gutted the five-storey building

<p>A total of 73 bodies were recovered and 52 were injured in the fire, Mulaudzi said</p>

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A total of 73 bodies were recovered and 52 were injured in the fire, Mulaudzi said

<p>Officials from the City of Johannesburg disaster management have been activated to facilitate relief for affected families</p>

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Officials from the City of Johannesburg disaster management have been activated to facilitate relief for affected families

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