Johannesburg fire updates: More than 70 dead in South Africa building blaze

At least 73 people were killed and dozens injured after a fire broke out in a multistorey building, officials say.

People gather at the scene of a deadly blaze, in Johannesburg, South Africa
People gather near the scene of the deadly blaze in Johannesburg, South Africa [Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters]
By Sumayya Ismail and Hafsa Adil
Published On 31 Aug 2023

This blog is now closed. Thank you for joining us. These were the updates from the fire that engulfed a building in Johannesburg on August 31.