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At least 74 dead, including children, in Johannesburg building fire

  • A fire broke out in a dilapidated five-story building occupied by squatters in downtown Johannesburg.
  • The cause of the fire is still under investigation but it likely started on a lower floor.
  • At least 74 people were killed, including 12 children, making it one of South Africa's deadliest fires.
  • Many victims jumped from windows trying to escape while others were trapped inside.
  • The incident highlights Johannesburg's housing crisis and the dangers of illegally occupied buildings.
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