Eight shops were engulfed by flames at a shopping centre in Mahikeng, North West, on Monday.
Police spokesperson Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said the fire broke out in a Bradlows store about 6am.
#Mahikeng weh?♂️ pic.twitter.com/OYG41c63Ro— ??Motlhotlapelo a lorato?? (@sparks_mompati) November 18, 2019
#Mahikeng weh?♂️ pic.twitter.com/OYG41c63Ro
He said the fire had been contained. The cause was unknown.
“There were also reports of looting, so we had to send our officers there,” said Mokgwabone, adding that no looting was reported to have occurred.
More than 5 stores burning in Mahikeng.?♂️ cause of fire not known. @SABCNewsOnline @Newzroom405 @EFFSouthAfrica#MafTownBurning#MahikengBurning pic.twitter.com/6ZxMavaTBs— Gomza (@TheRealPanyasa) November 18, 2019
More than 5 stores burning in Mahikeng.?♂️ cause of fire not known. @SABCNewsOnline @Newzroom405 @EFFSouthAfrica#MafTownBurning#MahikengBurning pic.twitter.com/6ZxMavaTBs
Eish, this is really bad? pic.twitter.com/Bb0qeLbZvu— IG:iamlection (@lection) November 18, 2019
Eish, this is really bad? pic.twitter.com/Bb0qeLbZvu
WATCH | Fire engulfs shops at Mahikeng mall
Eight shops were engulfed by flames at a shopping centre in Mahikeng, North West, on Monday.
Police spokesperson Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said the fire broke out in a Bradlows store about 6am.
He said the fire had been contained. The cause was unknown.
“There were also reports of looting, so we had to send our officers there,” said Mokgwabone, adding that no looting was reported to have occurred.