A five-storey building collapsed on Odili Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, resulting in one death and many individuals trapped inside. Rescue operations are currently underway to save those trapped, according to Punch.

Authorities in Pretoria are investigating the cause of a third fatal winter shack fire that has devastated an informal settlement. Search and recovery teams are actively combing through the wreckage in search of possible victims.

A three-storey building that was under construction has collapsed in Port Harcourt, resulting in construction workers being trapped beneath the debris. Emergency responders are currently engaged in rescue operations to save those trapped, according to Tori.ng.

Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls' School last month. In response, Kenyan authorities have announced plans to charge students with murder in connection to the incident, according to BBC World.

A fire in the Bluegum section of Duduza, City of Ekurhuleni, resulted in the deaths of four family members, including an elderly woman and twin toddlers, on Wednesday. The incident has been described as tragic.

A massive fire has destroyed a sandal factory in Tangerang, Indonesia, after it spread to a gas storage area, according to Al Jazeera.