Police investigate incident where 7 thatch roof houses at Mutumo Trading Post were burnt to ashes.
The Police in Botlokwa outside Polokwane are investigating the incident where Mutumo Trading Post burnt to ashes.
It is alleged that the security officers noticed a fire on top of 7 thatch-roofed houses and notified the police and the firefighters who reacted swiftly. On arrival, these houses and the conference hall were covered with flames.
The initial investigations revealed that seven thatch-roofed houses burnt to ashes with everything inside with the estimated damage caused of over R100 000.00.
The cause of this fire is unknown but the police and the forensic investigations will tell as they are still unfolding.
Anyone with information about this incident, may contact Lt Col Matome Makhura at 082 565 8611 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the Crime Line sms 32211 or the nearest Police Station.
The police investigations are still continuing.
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