Arson case opened after Durban warehouse fire destroys belongings
Malawian traders and travellers say they lost food, clothing and other belongings when a warehouse linked to Ulemu Bus Company burned in Durban’s CBD. The cause of the fire has not been confirmed.
A devastating fire in Durban's CBD has destroyed the Malawian traders' and travelers' goods stored at the Ulemu Bus warehouse. The cause of the incident has yet to be determined, with authorities investigating it as a potential arson case. Firefighters labored to control the blaze at Ismail C Meer Street, where the warehouse stood.
The warehouse belonged to the Ulemu Bus Company, which provides transportation services for foreign nationals traveling between Durban and Malawi. Additionally, the building functioned as a storage facility for Malawian nationals preparing goods for shipment to Malawi from Durban.
Malawians present at the scene expressed their dismay, digging through the wreckage for any salvageable items. One unidentified Malawian recounted losing all his possessions, including food items, clothing, and other personal belongings, to the fire. He could not speak coherently due to the trauma of the occurrence. Another Malawian, Joseph Ngomou, whose goods were meant for his family, was equally devastated.
His losses included sleeping blankets, mattresses, and clothes, with no salvageable items found in the burned structure. Ngomou even reconsidered his decision to visit home after losing his staff.
The warehouse owner announced that he was initiating an arson investigation.
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