Bulawayo House Burns Down While Owners Are On Holiday In Switzerland

A house in Bulawayo burned down to ashes while the owners were on holiday in Switzerland, and the fire brigade could not save it.

The wildfire, reportedly originating from a nearby land-clearing operation, erupted this Monday morning, resulting in the complete destruction of a luxurious mansion in the Burnside area. The catastrophic event has left the property, once a suburban mansion, in smouldering ruins.

Fire Brigade Fights Intense Fire And Loses

Emergency crews from the Bulawayo Fire Brigade were dispatched to the scene around 11 AM, confronting an aggressive fire that had already engulfed the structure. Despite their efforts, the intensity of the flames, fueled by dry conditions, overwhelmed the property.

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The residence was consumed entirely, with every interior item lost to the inferno. A vehicle parked within the home’s garage was also destroyed.

Residents of the typically quiet neighbourhood could only watch in disbelief as the fire rapidly spread. One eyewitness recounted the speed of the disaster, stating,

“The fire spread so fast, there was nothing anyone could do. We just saw the house disappearing,” said a witness.

Bulawayo House Burns Down While Owners Are On Holiday In Switzerland

The owners of the house were confirmed to be abroad on a holiday in Switzerland at the time of the incident. They are currently oblivious to the tragic incident that their house has been reduced to ruins. Local authorities are now faced with the difficult task of contacting them to deliver the heartbreaking news that their home has been erased.

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An official investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause of the initial veld fire and to identify the party responsible for the land-clearing activities that allegedly triggered this profound loss.