DNA Results for Fire Victims Expected Tomorrow

THE DNA results to identify six girls who died in a house fire at Bamhamire Village, Chipinge, are expected tomorrow (Friday), paving the way for their burial.

Chipinge District Development Coordinator (DDC), Mr William Mashava said officials had advised him that results would be ready within 72 hours from Wednesday.

“The results will be ready as early as tomorrow (Friday) or latest Saturday morning, paving the way for the girls’ burial. The family has proposed Sunday for the burial, subject to the release of the DNA results,” he said.

The girls, aged between six and 16, died when fire engulfed a seven-roomed house belonging to Mr Blessing Pferedzai at around 2am on November 8.

Police identified the victims as Linece Pferedzai (14), Lisa Pferedzai (10), Nyasha Sithole (16), Princess Mutisi (six), Sarudzai Njayinjayi (16) and Velarida Mandongwe (seven).