Cephas Shava
Mwenezi- A man who was recently left destitute after his entire household property was reduced to ashes following an electrical fault in his five-roomed house is appealing for assistance from well-wishers.
The unfortunate incident which occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, August 21, left Maichani Chauke of Mukahamari village under Chief Neshuro and his family of 11 without anything to sustain their day-to-day livelihoods.
Chauke’s son Nehemiah, who ruled out any foul play on the incident, confirmed the tragedy to TellZim News saying they are currently sleeping in makeshift tents.
“The fire was a result of an electrical fault which emanated from the ceiling and it occurred on the midday of Sunday. With the help of fellow villagers, we attempted to douse the fire using water but all was in vain as the inferno exacerbated to other rooms.
“All our household property was destroyed and what were left are just clothes which we were wearing on the fateful day. Everything was reduced to ashes and nothing recovered from the inferno. We appeal for any form of assistance from well-wishers,” said Chauke.
With a family comprising a total of 11 members including children of school going age, well-wishers can get in touch with Chauke on 0775149040 / 0777115663.
