5 Dead In Doornfontein Building Fire

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Five people, including two children, have died after a fire swept through a three-storey residential building in Doornfontein, Johannesburg. Emergency Management Services say the building on Davies Street is privately owned.

According to EMS the blaze started just before midday on Saturday.

Firefighters evacuated residents and battled the blaze before bringing it under control. Authorities have confirmed that the victims were found inside the building after an extensive search.