HARARE – Police say 12 vehicles that were being kept as crime exhibits at Southerton Police Vehicle Theft Squad (VTS) impound in Harare have been destroyed by a fire which broke out on Friday afternoon.
The fire, which reduced the cars to shells, is suspected to have been caused by an electrical fault.
Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi however said investigations have been launched to establish the cause of the inferno.
“The ZRP confirms that investigations are being conducted in connection with a fire incident which occurred this afternoon at ZRP Southerton Police Station complex which houses the Duty Uniform Branch (DUB) and CID Vehicle Theft Squad (VTS).
“The fire emanated from an electricity pylon and spread through the yard. In the process 12 vehicles were burnt. More details to be availed in due course,” he said.
No fatalities or fatalities were recorded.
