Zvishavane Family of 5 Dies in Their Sleep After Inhaling Toxic Fumes From Fire Brazier

Zvishavane family of 5 dies in their sleep after inhaling toxic fumes from fire brazier

Winter heating turned fataI for five members of the same family, who died in their sleep after using a fire brazier (mbaura), it has been reported. According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) they inhaled toxic fumes from the brazier, which they had used to keep warm overnight. The heartbreaking tragedy occurred in Mabasa Village, […] The post Zvishavane family of 5 dies in their sleep after inhaling toxic fumes from fire brazier appeared fi…

5 family members die from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Zvishavane - Zimbabwe News Now

ZVISHAVANE – Police have confirmed the tragic death of five family members in Gudhuza Village, Zvishavane, after they reportedly used a charcoal brazier overnight to keep warm. According to police, the incident occurred on the night of July 20, 2025, when the victims brought a brazier into their bedroom, unaware of the dangers posed by carbon monoxide poisoning in an enclosed space. The deceased were identified as Jeremiah Simango, 42, John Ncub…

Tragedy in Zvishavane: Family of Four Killed by Toxic Fumes from Mbawula

MABASA VILLAGE, ZVISHAVANE – A deep sense of grief and disbelief has engulfed the Mabasa community in Zvishavane after five members of the same family tragically died in their sleep from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. The heartbreaking incident occurred earlier this week in Chief Masunda’s area and has once again brought attention to the deadly risks associated with using charcoal stoves indoors. According to preliminary reports, the famil…