South Africa
At least 63 dead in major building fire in Johannesburg
Firefighters battle the blaze in Johannesburg. photo
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There is a fire in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa. Many people can no longer leave the building alive.
In the center of the South African metropolis At least 63 people died in a major fire in a building in Johannesburg. At least 43 other people were injured, said Robert Mulaudzi, spokesman for the local rescue service, on Platform X. The rescue and recovery operation will therefore continue.
The fire broke out in a five-story building overnight. Dozens of residents have been evacuated, Mulaudzi said. The cause of the fire is still unclear.