2 killed in Pretoria gas explosion: Fired staffer accused of starting fire - LNN

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A man fired from the company contracted to work at a special needs school allegedly opened a gas tank, which later resulted in a fire, killing two.

The man accused of starting the gas tank blaze that claimed two lives at a special needs school on Maunde Street, in the west of Pretoria, has appeared in the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court.The matter has been postponed to Friday for investigations and possible bail application.

“On August 22, he was fired from the company. It is alleged that the following day, Ramogwadi went back to the school, and [when] another company employee asked why he was there, he said he was collecting his tools.

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