An 84-year-old man from Buhera died after a veld fire he started for grass clearing suddenly changed direction and engulfed him, as authorities warn Zimbabwe faces an elevated wildfire risk this dry season.

A four-year-old boy allegedly started a fire that destroyed a bedroom at Chief Wenondo's homestead in Bubi, leaving a family without food, furniture, school supplies and identity documents.

MUKUMBURA — A somber atmosphere has descended upon the Mukumbura business community following a devastating fire incident on Sunday, April 26, 2026, which claimed the lives of two young children. The blaze, which authorities allege was triggered by the presence of petrol, has ignited urgent discussions regarding the storage and handling of hazardous flammable substances in commercial and residential areas.