Harare, Zimbabwe – Traders at the Glen View Area 8 Home Industry Complex were met with a scene of devastation and helplessness on the morning of July 27, 2025, as a fierce fire ripped through the densely packed market stalls once again.
Eyewitnesses at the scene have suggested that the fire may have been caused by an electrical fault, with reports indicating that two electrical wires may have touched, triggering a short circuit that quickly spread.
‘We Saw Flames Everywhere’: Traders Scramble to Salvage Livelihoods
The fire reportedly broke out in the early hours of the morning, with videos and images of the inferno rapidly flooding social media platforms. Footage shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Nicholas Bakili showed a chaotic scene, as many traders scrambled in a desperate attempt to salvage whatever they could from their engulfed stalls. |
| Glen View Area 8 Home Industry Complex Burns Again |
The incident prompted immediate reactions online. X user @DandaroOnline shared the news with the hashtag #dandarostreets, exclaiming: "Glen View Area 8 complex on fire again! Zvakaoma…" (It’s tough...).
‘Overcrowded, No Fire Disaster Plan’: Public Blames Systemic Failures
For many traders and residents, this latest incident came as no surprise. The recurring fires have fueled long-standing complaints about poor and hazardous electrical wiring, severe overcrowding, and a glaring lack of basic safety measures within the complex. Many feel these concerns have been raised for years with little to no meaningful action taken.The public outcry on social media has been swift and critical, with many pointing to systemic failures as the root cause of the predictable disaster:
- @aymkandawire stated bluntly: "The place is overcrowded with no fire disaster plan in place."
- @BunnyMutch03 commented on the perceived lack of standards: "Kiya kiya industry with no proper safety protocols in place… Ndoma results acho awo." (This is what happens when safety protocols are not followed.)
- @Deetee91629871 suggested a solution: "Don’t blame foul play. Pakanyanya chitsokotsoko. I suggest a more spacious complex will solve [this]." (There’s just too much congestion. A more spacious complex is needed.)
Recurring Disaster Ignites Calls for Urgent Intervention and Systemic Overhaul of Market Safety
The cyclical nature of the disasters has led to growing frustration and calls for a permanent, structural solution. X user @tabanimcgucci summed up the sentiment, asking the question on many people's minds: "Why is it Glen View Area 8 burns every year?"
Firefighters were reported to have attended the scene, although official confirmation of their response time and effectiveness was not immediately available. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, and there were no immediate reports of injuries at the time of writing.
As the community grapples with yet another significant loss, the pressure mounts on authorities to move beyond temporary fixes and implement a comprehensive overhaul of the complex, addressing the underlying safety and structural issues to prevent this tragic cycle from continuing.
Authorities are yet to release a formal statement on the incident.
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