Two children burnt to death in Mukumbura shop fire incident
As police warn against keeping of flammable substances inside buildings
By Staff Reporter
Two minor children were Sunday burnt beyond recognition after a shop in which they were sleeping was engulfed in a fire that also left two adults hospitalised.
Police on Monday confirmed the sad incident believed to have been the result of some petrol that had been stored inside the building.
“The ZRP is investigating a fatal fire incident which occurred on 26/04/ 2026 at a business centre in Mukumbura. Two minor children were burnt beyond recognition after a fire, allegedly ignited by petrol, engulfed a shop in which they were asleep,” police said in a statement posted on their X handle,
“Two male adults sustained burns and are receiving treatment, while property, including a vehicle, was destroyed. The value of the damage is yet to be ascertained.
“The ZRP urges the public to exercise caution when handling flammable substances and avoid storing such materials in residential or business premises, in order to safeguard lives and property.”
The incident follows the tragic death this month of 12 passengers who were travelling in a South African registered Toyota Quantum that got engulfed in flames following a mysterious explosion along Bulawayo-Beitbridge road in Esigodini.
Initial reports suggested the explosion was caused by some flammable material that were inside the vehicle.
