Harare Correspondent
A massive fire erupted at Mbare Musika market in Harare on Tuesday night, resulting in extensive damage to property and disrupting the livelihoods of many vendors.
The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.
In response to the emergency, a community-based assistance group mobilized approximately 90,000 litres of water to aid the Fire Brigade in controlling the blaze. Police were also present at the scene to manage the situation, as some individuals began looting from the informal market hub.
In an update shared around 1 AM on Wednesday, the Harare City Council reported that the fire had been successfully contained.
“The fire at Mbare Musika is now under control only after the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) cleared the huge crowd that had gathered,” the update stated. It continued,
“Fire tenders and water bowsers provided by the Emergency Help Group managed to gain access to the fire. Well done to the City of Harare Fire Team once again for a great job and a big thank you to ZRP and the Emergency Help Group.”
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