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More than 70 killed, dozens injured in Johannesburg building fire 'tragedy'

August 31, 2023

A search and recovery operation is underway after a fire in a building in South Africa's biggest city killed at least 73 people and injured dozens more.

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Johannesburg fire: Survivors describe escape as death toll hits 74

August 31, 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the tragedy is a "wake up call" to address housing in the inner city. One official says some rooms in the building had been rented out by criminal gangs.

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Source: sbs.com.au

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More than 70 killed, dozens injured in Johannesburg building fire 'tragedy'

Johannesburg fire: Survivors describe escape as death toll hits 74

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