Gwanda's Lone Mine Compound goes up in flames

Three people died after a fire swept through Lone Mine Compound in Makwe, Gwanda, on 19 March at around 10pm.

The incident was confirmed by the Matabeleland South Police through the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) X account.

"The ZRP confirms a fire incident which occurred on 19 March at 10pm at Lone Mine 50 Compound, Makwe, Gwanda, in which three people died after a cabin they were sleeping in caught fire," police said.

"The victims were burnt beyond recognition and their bodies were taken to Gwanda Provincial Hospital Mortuary for post‑mortem. Investigations are in progress to establish the cause of the fire."