Tanzania, July 4 -- Mwanza. A fire that broke out at around 1:30am on July 3, 2026, in cosmetics shops located in the Lumumba area of Mwanza City has been successfully contained and extinguished after more than five hours of intensive firefighting operations.

Authorities have indicated that the suspected cause of the blaze is an electrical fault, although a full investigation is still underway.

Speaking at the scene, Mwanza Regional Commissioner Said Mtanda confirmed that no fatalities had been reported by midnight, though significant damage had already been recorded.

He said several shops were destroyed in the incident, alongside one building that was severely affected by the fire.

Mr Mtanda further noted that security was swiftly re...