Three burnt beyond recognition in Gwanda

Freeman Razemba

Senior Reporter

THREE people were burnt beyond recognition after a cabin they were sleeping in caught fire in Gwanda in unclear circumstances.

The incident occurred at Lone Mine 50 Compound, Makwe, Gwanda and investigations are in progress to establish the cause of the fire.

In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner i confirmed the incident.

“The ZRP confirms a fire incident which occurred on March 19, 2026 at around 2200 hours at Lone Mine 50 Compound, Makwe, Gwanda, in which three people died after a cabin they were sleeping in caught fire.

“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 fire,” he said.