"Arrest Made in South African Building Fire Killing 76, Suspect Confesses to Concealing Murder"

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Source: Daily Mail
"Arrest Made in South African Building Fire Killing 76, Suspect Confesses to Concealing Murder"
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A man in Johannesburg has allegedly confessed to starting a fire in a block of flats that killed 76 people while trying to dispose of a body, claiming he was instructed to do so by a drug dealer. The fire tore through the building, which was being used to house homeless people, and resulted in 76 deaths and over 50 injuries. The man, referred to as 'Mr X,' has been taken into custody and is facing multiple charges, including 76 counts of murder and 120 counts of attempted murder and arson. The incident has drawn attention to the issue of hijacked buildings and illegal occupation in downtown Johannesburg.

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