Namibia: Fire Razes Lodge in Ongwediva

23 October 2017

Ongwediva — Ongwediva Town Lodge burned to cinder and ashes on Saturday afternoon. The fire also caused substantial damage to the nearby Destiny Hotel, where about seven offices burned down completely.

According to Warrant Thomas Aiyambo, the fire incident happened around 16h00 on Saturday. The police say the lodge had been hosting a barbeque party and that a spark from the fire caused the thatched roof to catch alight, setting the whole building ablaze.

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