2023 Johannesburg building fire
| Date | 31 August 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 26°12′30″S 28°02′57″E / 26.2083°S 28.0491°E |
| Deaths | 73+[1] |
| Non-fatal injuries | 52+ |
On 31 August 2023, a fire engulfed a building in Johannesburg, South Africa, killing at least 73 people and injuring 52 others.[2][3][4][5]
The fire occurred at a five-story abandoned building at the corner of Delvers and Albert Streets that was being used as informal housing.[6]
References
- ^ @RobertMulaudzi (31 August 2023). "Latest update is 73 fatalities and 52 injured stil." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Carien du Plessis (31 August 2023). "Johannesburg apartment fire kills 73; building reported occupied by homeless". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "More than 60 dead as fire engulfs building in South Africa's Johannesburg". CNBC. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Sullivan, Helen (31 August 2023). "At least 63 killed as fire engulfs five-storey building in Johannesburg". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Njilo, Nonkululeko (31 August 2023). "Johannesburg fire: At least 63 dead, 43 hurt in hijacked building". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Imray, Gerald; Magome, Mogomotsi (31 August 2023). "A building fire in Johannesburg kills at least 73 people, many of them homeless, authorities say". AP News.
