Breaking News: Massive Fire Engulfs Harare Central Police Station! Investigation Unveils Mystery![Image Credit: H-Metro]

Breaking News: Massive Fire Engulfs Harare Central Police Station! Investigation Unveils Mystery!

A fire that erupted at Harare Central Police Station, causing substantial damage, is currently under investigation, with the cause yet to be determined.

Flames Engulf Criminal Investigations Department

The blaze is believed to have originated in the Criminal Investigations Department, resulting in the destruction of exhibits and documents.

Offices of Prominent Figures Affected

Among the affected offices was that of Commissioner Wonder Tembo, the officer commanding Harare province, reported hmetro.

Late-Night Inferno

The fire broke out during the early hours of yesterday and raged on for several hours. “The fire was reported to have started around midnight. It affected some CID offices and that of the officer commanding Harare province,” said Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi .

Power Outage Raises Suspicions

Before the incident, Harare Central Police Station endured a four-day power outage, fueling suspicions of an electrical fault.

Damage Assessment Underway

Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the national police spokesperson, confirmed that the extent of the damage caused by the fire is currently being evaluated. Further updates will follow.

Investigating the Cause

Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi stated, “We are still assessing the amount of damage caused by the fire, and investigations have commenced to determine the exact cause.”

ZESA Workers on the Scene

ZESA workers were observed attending to a reported fault at the Charge Office bus terminus, where it is suspected that burning waste may have damaged electrical cables.