Yeukai Munetsi
The Gweru boogie clock tower was on August 25 (Thursday) afternoon briefly in flames following an alleged electrical fault before fire fighters came to its rescue.
Eye witness Tendai Makamure said the fire broke out for a few minutes before fire brigade came to the rescue.
“We saw a thick black smoke coming from the top part of the clock and in a few minutes the fire brigade came. I believe not much damage was inflicted,” said Makamure.
Gweru City Council Public Relations Officer Vimbai Chingwaramusee confirmed the incident.
“There was a fire at the boogie clock yesterday. Fortunately, our fire brigade team managed to contain the situation. We are happy that it was not destroyed.
“We would like to advise our valued residents, clients and stakeholders to safeguard anything that belongs to the city of Gweru. It does not belong to council management and workers alone, but to us all,” she said.
Residents were encouraged to immediately report to the police anyone who causes damage to Gweru property.
