A fire broke out at the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) headquarters in Harare early Sunday morning, causing extensive damage to buildings and property, according to an official statement.
The blaze erupted at the Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks, formerly known as KG6, at approximately 2:50 AM on December 15, 2024. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
Colonel Alphios Makotore, the ZNA spokesperson, confirmed that fire fighters were quickly deployed and managed to contain the flames. “The incident occurred in the early hours of December 15, 2024, at around 2:50 AM. Firefighters were dispatched and managed to contain the blaze. No reported casualties at the barracks,” Makotore stated.
While the cause of the fire remains unknown, the damage to critical infrastructure has sparked significant concern. Presidency spokesperson George Charamba took to social media platform X to confirm the extent of the destruction, describing it as “extensive.”
Makotore assured the public that a thorough investigation would be launched to uncover the cause of the fire. “Investigations into the cause of the fire will soon be launched. The ZNA will continue providing updates as more information becomes available,” he added.
The incident has raised questions about the security of military installations and the potential impact on the army’s operations. Authorities are expected to release more information as investigations progress.
