A 19-year-old woman
from Tengwe in Magunje District recently died in a fire accident believed to
have been caused by a candle which was placed on a five-litre plastic container
with petrol.
According to the police, two other girls escaped with
serious injuries. Mashonaland West provincial police spokesperson Inspector
Clemence Mabgweazara confirmed the death of Tambudzai Mafara of House Number 35
in Tengwe Township on January 23.
He said the other two women — Spiwe Mambiravana (33) and
Makura Mambiravana (20) — were taken to Karoi District where their condition is
reported to be critical.
Insp Mabgweazara said police suspected the fire was started
by the candle on the container with petrol, while Spiwe and Makura escaped
through a window.
“A neighbour force-opened the door to the house when Unity
Mugutu, who was outside the hut when the accident occurred, called for help,”
he said.
“Mugutu, who was cooking outside the house, tried to open
the door after she heard the women screaming and observed some flames under the
closed door, but failed to open it since it was locked from inside.
“She then sought help from a neighbour who came and broke
the door using an axe and he retrieved the deceased, Tambudzai’s body.” Herald
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