At least 73 people, including a toddler, have died in a fire in a multi-storey building in Johannesburg, South Africa's biggest city. Emergency services said a further 52 people were injured in the blaze, which broke out early on Thursday. People have been evacuated form the building and a search and recovery operation is underway. Authorities said there was an 'informal settlement' inside while the local television station Newzroom Afrika said the building had been abandoned previously, but was inhabited at the time of the fire.
At least 73 killed as fire engulfs five-storey building in Johannesburg
At least 73 killed as fire engulfs five-storey building in Johannesburg
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