A fire broke out at the Glen View 8 Home Industry Complex early Friday, sending City of Harare fire crews to the furniture manufacturing hub as traders faced another potential loss of stock and equipment.
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Read E-PaperThe City confirmed that its fire brigade had been deployed to fight the blaze.
The number of businesses affected, the extent of the damage and whether anyone was injured had not been officially established.
The cause of the fire was also unknown.
The complex supports small businesses involved in making and selling furniture and other goods. Its closely packed workspaces and stocks of timber and upholstery materials have long made fire safety a concern.
Friday’s blaze is the latest in a series of fires at Glen View 8.
The recurring losses have raised renewed questions about fire prevention, access for emergency vehicles and the future of the site.
Plans to relocate traders and redevelop the complex with safer infrastructure have previously been announced.
Authorities are expected to assess the damage and investigate how the fire started. Traders will also be waiting to learn when they can safely return and what assistance may be available to affected businesses.
