Building fire leaves at least 74 people dead

A devastating fire tore through a five-story building in central Johannesburg, South Africa. The fire took place early Thursday and resulted in the tragic loss of numerous lives. This blaze erupted in the downtown area of South Africa’s largest city at approximately 1:30 a.m. local time. Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene, working tirelessly to evacuate residents and extinguish the flames. By Thursday afternoon, the death toll had risen to at least 74, including …

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Deadly gas leak kills 16 people

A tragic incident in the Angelo settlement of Boksburg, South Africa has claimed the lives of at least 16 people, including three children. The victims were killed by a leak of toxic nitrate gas, which was being used by illegal miners to process gold in the settlement’s closely packed metal shacks. The incident highlights the dangers of illegal mining and the dire living conditions in informal settlements. The settlement is located in Boksburg, a city …

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