A major fire broke out last night (5) in an apartment located in Vila Olímpica, in the Zimpeto district of Maputo, leaving traces of destruction.

The fire started shortly after 7pm and was only brought under control an hour later, thanks to the intervention of the young residents and the National Public Salvation Service (SENSAP), which was called to the scene.

According to the newspaper NewsThe fire brigade's action prevented the flames from spreading to neighboring apartments and enabled the unfortunate family to save some property.

However, it is not yet known what caused the incident, but the authorities suspect that the fire was caused by a short circuit in the electrical installations.