Tragic Building Fire in Johannesburg Claims 73 Lives, Mostly Homeless

A fire broke out in a rundown five-story building in Johannesburg, South Africa, that was occupied by homeless people and squatters, resulting in at least 73 deaths. Some individuals jumped out of windows to escape the fire, while others threw babies out in an attempt to save them. The building, which housed an estimated 200 people, including families and foreign nationals, was in a state of disrepair and lacked proper fire escape routes. The cause of the fire is believed to be a candle. The tragedy highlights the issue of neglected buildings and the exclusion of poor people in Johannesburg.