A fire extensively damaged the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) headquarters in Harare during the early hours of Sunday, December 15, 2024. The blaze occurred at the Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks, formerly known as KG6, but no casualties were reported, according to officials.
The fire broke out around 2:50 AM and was promptly contained by firefighters, ZNA spokesperson Colonel Alphios Makotore confirmed. “Firefighters were dispatched and successfully contained the blaze. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported,” he said.
The extent of the damage is significant, with buildings and valuable property affected, according to George Charamba, spokesperson for the presidency, who shared the details on social media platform X.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. “Investigations will be carried out to establish what caused the blaze. Updates will be provided as more information emerges,” Makotore stated.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of military facilities and potential disruptions to the operations of the ZNA. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.