Fire at 5-Story Building in Johannesburg, South Africa... Death Toll Exceeds 70

A fire broke out in a five-story building located in Johannesburg, South Africa, resulting in the deaths of more than 70 people.

On the 31st (local time), firefighters arrived at the fire scene in Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa.
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According to major foreign media on the 31st (local time), the number of fire victims in Johannesburg has exceeded 70. Robert Mulaudzi, spokesperson for the South African Emergency Management Service, said, "So far, 73 people have died and 52 have been injured in the fire," adding, "The injured have been transported to various medical institutions for treatment."

It is reported that at least seven children were among the fire victims. The youngest victim was under two years old. Spokesperson Mulaudzi stated that firefighters who extinguished the fire are currently managing the scene and that additional fatalities may occur.

The five-story building where the fire broke out was used as temporary shelter by about 200 low-income individuals and homeless people. Due to the maze-like structure, some victims lost their lives after jumping out of windows to escape the fire. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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