[WATCH] Fire razes 7 shops in Mahikeng
A fire in Mahikeng affected 7 shops, according to the South African Police Serice (SAPS).
The SAPS's Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone says the fire broke out at a Bradlows store on Monday morning but has been contained.
"There were reports that some members of the community attempted to loot, but the police were there and they managed to deal with the situation," says Mokgwabone.
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Mafikeng is in flames😭😭😭our Xmas laybyes pic.twitter.com/QHGenn7Nfu
— Rre.Molete (@el_tbla) November 18, 2019
Mafikeng is burning pic.twitter.com/gA8wEgNFCU
— MdZ (@pepini525) November 18, 2019
#Inferno Buildings alight Station Rd. Mafikeng.. Services on scene. Unknown what started fire.. @BOSBEER2006 @MARIUSBROODRYK @eNCA @News24 @SABCNewsOnline pic.twitter.com/xNvVxfMoYN
— BOSBEER.COM (@BOSBEER2006) November 18, 2019
Mokgwabone says police are still on the scene and the cause of the fire is being investigated.
#sapsNW Mahikeng #SAPS & POP Unit deployed at Station Rd in CBD where a fire broke out this am at one of the shops. The fire spread to 7 other stores. Cause of fire is being investigated. Fire Dept managed to contain it. Due to looting attempts, #SAPS maintaining presence. ME pic.twitter.com/yIE66XH0W3
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) November 18, 2019