Human remains are found beneath the rubble of a fire-damaged building in Bloemfontein’s central business district (CBD), South Africa. Police say a search-and-rescue dog led them to an area of interest at the scene, where the remains were discovered.

The fire is described as devastating, and the discovery prompts further investigation into what happened before and during the blaze. Emergency services and investigators work through the damaged structure as they determine the cause of the fire and whether the remains are connected to people believed to have been inside the building.

Different outlets provide limited additional detail beyond the discovery itself, including no consistent public information in these reports about the number of victims, identities, or the confirmed origin of the remains. Police and relevant authorities are expected to release further findings as investigations continue.