Namibian Police report alarming spike in fatal fires

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2025-07-09

NKURENKURU, 06 July 2025- A devastating fire has left a couple without their entire year's food supply after flames destroyed their hut that was containing their yearly harvest (Utara woMahangu) on Sunday afternoon at Kayeura Village in Kavango West region. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 JUL (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police have reported a concerning increase in fire incidents over the past few months leading to fatalities and significant property damage.
Namibian Police Force spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, in a statement said several arson cases, some involving minors, are currently under investigation.
In a recent incident in Tsumeb, a fire that reportedly started in a shack housing farmworkers qui...

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