In a spate of devastating fires that have left car owners in despair, 15 cars were burnt to mere shells at a workshop in Mzilikazi, Bulawayo. This incident comes only days after a similar tragedy unfolded in Marondera, where a massive fire at Top Gear Panel Beaters consumed at least 20 cars, leaving vehicle owners devastated.
The consecutive incidents have raised serious concerns about the safety and emergency response preparedness in these areas.
The fire in Bulawayo is believed to have originated from a nearby dumpsite, where a group of children were burning garbage.
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The flames quickly spread to the workshop, engulfing 15 cars and causing significant financial losses estimated to be in the tens of thousands of United States Dollars.
The workshop mechanics expressed shock and uncertainty regarding their future prospects.
Mr. Abrain Sibanda, one of the mechanics, lamented,
“We don’t know our next step from here because the fire was started by children who live near our workshop. We have been calling our clients since morning and they seem to be understanding, but you know how it is. It’s a really big blow for our workshop because no one will ever trust our workshop again.”
The workshop is not insured, compounding their woes and necessitating a fresh start.
