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Six foreign nationals killed in Eastern Cape store fire
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Six foreign nationals killed in Eastern Cape store fire

A fire broke out at a store in Tsomo, Eastern Cape, resulting in the deaths of six foreign nationals. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, with police responding to reports of an explosion and smoke. Officers discovered people living on the premises and attempted to rescue those trapped, but only one person escaped. Firefighters later extinguished the blaze, and authorities confirmed the victims were foreign nationals employed at the site. An inquest has been opened to investigate the cause of the fire, with no signs of foul play currently indicated.

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Six foreign nationals killed in Eastern Cape store fire

A fire broke out at a store in Tsomo, Eastern Cape, resulting in the deaths of six foreign nationals. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, with police responding to reports of an explosion and smoke. Officers discovered people living on the premises and attempted to rescue those trapped, but only one person escaped. Firefighters later extinguished the blaze, and authorities confirmed the victims were foreign nationals employed at the site. An inquest has been opened to investigate the cause of the fire, with no signs of foul play currently indicated.

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