Two children die in Oshikuku house fire

November 5, 2026

Two children have died in a house fire in Oshikuku in the Omusati Region, while four other members of the household survived with injuries. Omusati police commander Commissioner Ismael Basson confirmed the incident, saying the residential house was completely gutted by the blaze. The circumstances surrounding the fire, including what caused it, have not yet been established. Future Media News reporter Maria Namupala reports from Ondangwa that police have confirmed the incident.

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