The three who also include the mother and house maid were
sleeping when the incident occurred.
A close relative said the fire which started early Saturday
morning could have been caused by a candle which was left on.
It is said they were sleeping in another room yet they had
left a candle burning in the lounge.The candle was placed in a plastic cup,so
the cup caught fire resulting in the fire spreading to other parts of the
house. Neighbours who were alerted by a thick blanket of smoke, broke the gate
down and managed to rescue the maid who unfortunately died after being taken
out of the burning house.They manged to rescue three other children but the two
year old together with the mother could not be saved.
Zimbabwe Republic Police Spokesperson, Assistant
Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident saying six people were in the
house when the fire started.
Yes ,i can confirm that three family members died when a
house caught fire. Three others were injured and currently admitted in
hospital.
He added that three other children aged six, seven and ten
survived the inferno and are currently admitted at a local hospital after they
sustained injuries. ZBC
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