Zim Now Writer
A 45-year-old woman from Plot 23 Village 2 Masasa in Mvurwi lost her one year and seven-month-old baby after she was burnt in a fire incident.
Sibongile Bhebhe reportedly left the toddler in the care of her seven-year-old brother.
The brother started a fire to boil bathing water.
Mashonaland West provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Milton Mundembe on Sunday said Bhebhe left her two children going for a church service.
“At around 4:30pm, the seven-year-old went into the kitchen and started a fire to boil bathing water.
“The sister, a year and seven-month-old baby, Kayron Yuwani followed into the kitchen.
“The fire spread and engulfed the house. The brother managed to escape but the baby was trapped inside.
“A neighbour, Chrispen Sithole, 44, saw smoke and rushed to the house and saw the seven-year-old standing outside, saying the baby was inside,” he said.
Villagers gathered and tried to put out the fire to no avail.
“Life is precious, safeguard it. We urge parents and guardians to supervise minors or leave them in the custody of responsible people. Negligence of minors is a criminal offence,” Insp Mundembe said.
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