A five-storey building in the Johannesburg inner city, which had been converted into a cluster of informal settlements, was engulfed in flames last Thursday.
Twelve children were among the dead; the youngest was just 18 months.Killed by the fire or by the fall: Survivors of Marshalltown blaze tell how they dodged death
The fire ripped through the building, with eyewitnesses detailing how they watched people jump to safety from various floors. A spokesperson for Emergency Management Services, Robert Mulaudzi, told the media the fire spread rapidly because of the flammable structures inside the building.Watch the video to find out what we know so far.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.
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