Harare Correspondent
Zimbabweans are voicing their concerns following yet another fire that erupted unexpectedly near the Mbare Flyover. This massive blaze broke out along Charter Road yesterday afternoon, sending thick smoke billowing into the air, as captured in a video circulating on social media.
Details about the fire remain unclear at this time. This incident comes just two days after a devastating fire tore through Mbare Musika, one of Harare’s largest and most iconic markets.
The catastrophic blaze, which ignited late Tuesday evening, destroyed numerous stalls and the goods within them, leaving hundreds of traders facing substantial losses.
“The fire continued to blaze throughout the night and into the early hours of Wednesday,” a local witness reported.
“In the aftermath, we saw broken pottery, charred bags of sugar beans, remnants of kapenta fish, and fragments of solar panels scattered among the ruins.”
The exact cause of the fire at Mbare Musika is still unknown, and investigations are ongoing.
The latest fire has sparked widespread concern among Zimbabweans, with many netizens questioning the frequency of these incidents.
“Something fishy is happening,” tweeted @Getty Gee. “Pane ari ku destroyer evidence or madhiri e insurance claims,” suggesting that there may be ulterior motives behind the fires.
Another user, @Charlton Matora, expressed frustration, stating, “Mweya yemadzinza irikuona kuti hamusiku developer nyika and those old buildings are not renovated, saka kupisa ndokuti muvake zvinyowani,” implying that the lack of renovations on old buildings could be contributing to the fires.
@Shamie Tannah added, “Haibooo wats going maZimbabweans…These are now Insurance deals chete,” indicating a belief that the fires may be linked to insurance fraud.
@Shami MaphosaMahlahla commented, “There must be someone who wants to clean the city in this way,” while @Gordon Mwerenga speculated, “There must be an arsonist in town,” highlighting the growing suspicion surrounding these incidents.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of these fires, the calls for answers and accountability continue to grow.
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