Harare Correspondent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019s largest and most iconic markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The catastrophic blaze, which ignited late Tuesday evening, destroyed numerous stalls and the goods within them, leaving hundreds of traders facing substantial losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe fire continued to blaze throughout the night and into the early hours of Wednesday,\u201d a local witness reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn the aftermath, we saw broken pottery, charred bags of sugar beans, remnants of kapenta fish, and fragments of solar panels scattered among the ruins.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The exact cause of the fire at Mbare Musika is still unknown, and investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The latest fire has sparked widespread concern among Zimbabweans, with many netizens questioning the frequency of these incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSomething fishy is happening,\u201d tweeted @Getty Gee. \u201cPane ari ku destroyer evidence or madhiri e insurance claims,\u201d suggesting that there may be ulterior motives behind the fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another user, @Charlton Matora, expressed frustration, stating, \u201cMweya yemadzinza irikuona kuti hamusiku developer nyika and those old buildings are not renovated, saka kupisa ndokuti muvake zvinyowani,\u201d implying that the lack of renovations on old buildings could be contributing to the fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
@Shamie Tannah added, \u201cHaibooo wats going maZimbabweans\u2026These are now Insurance deals chete,\u201d indicating a belief that the fires may be linked to insurance fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
@Shami MaphosaMahlahla commented, \u201cThere must be someone who wants to clean the city in this way,\u201d while @Gordon Mwerenga speculated, \u201cThere must be an arsonist in town,\u201d highlighting the growing suspicion surrounding these incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the community grapples with the aftermath of these fires, the calls for answers and accountability continue to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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