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Six schoolgirls perish in Chipinge fire incident

Freeman Razemba

Senior Reporter

POLICE are investigating circumstances in which six schoolgirls were killed in a fire incident in Chipinge.

The cause of the fire is still not known.

In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said, “The ZRP is investigating the circumstances which led to the death of six schoolgirls at Pferedzai Homestead, Bamhamire Village, Chief Mutema, Chipinge, after a fire incident during the night. More details will follow on November 9, 2026.”