Johannesburg: At least 63 people have been killed in a fire at a building in Johannesburg, South Africa. The fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning in a building that was used as a hostel for undocumented migrants.
The fire started on the ground floor of the building and quickly spread to the upper floors. Many of the victims were trapped inside and were unable to escape. The fire was brought under control by firefighters, but it took several hours to extinguish the flames.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it is believed to have started accidentally. The building did not have working fire alarms or sprinklers, which may have contributed to the high death toll.
The fire is a tragedy and has highlighted the plight of undocumented migrants in South Africa. Many undocumented migrants live in overcrowded and dangerous conditions, and they are often denied access to basic services such as fire safety measures.
The South African government has promised to investigate the fire and to take steps to improve fire safety measures in buildings that are used by undocumented migrants.
The fire has also sparked a debate about the treatment of undocumented migrants in South Africa. Some people have called for the government to offer amnesty to undocumented migrants, while others have called for stricter enforcement of immigration laws.
The fire is a reminder of the dangers that undocumented migrants face in South Africa. It is also a reminder of the need for the government to take steps to improve fire safety measures in buildings that are used by undocumented migrants.