Story by Gay Matambo
A fire tore through a home in the Lyonnaise area of Chiredzi on Sunday evening, claiming the life of one unidentified individual and destroying property worth an undetermined amount.
According to eyewitnesses, the blaze broke out around 1830 hours and quickly engulfed the entire house.
One person, whose identity is not yet confirmed, was reportedly trapped inside and died after being burnt beyond recognition.
“We were sitting outside when we suddenly saw the front window shatter and flames erupt from inside. The fire spread so fast, in just a few minutes, the entire house was gone. There was nothing we could do,” one witness said.
Another resident, who was a tenant in the house, recounted their narrow escape.
“I only managed to grab a bag with my child’s clothes. Everything else was lost in the fire.”
The Zimbabwe Republic Police officers attended the scene this Monday, and the Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
“We are investigating a fire incident which occurred at a house along West Road in Tshovani Chiredzi on April 13, 2025. We confirm that one person was burnt beyond recognition and that families were affected due to the fire incident. The police is conducting investigations with a view to assess the volume of damages to the affected families,” he said.
Meanwhile, the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
