3 burnt beyond recognition in cabin fire at Lone Mine compound

Three people were burnt beyond recognition after a cabin they were sleeping in caught fire at Lone Mine 50 Compound in Makwe, Gwanda. The incident happened at around 10 pm on Thursday, 19 March 2026.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, adding that the victims’ bodies have been taken to Gwanda Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations. The ZRP said:

“The ZRP confirms a fire incident which occurred on 19/03/2026 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 the fire.” *_-Pindula_*