BUHERA – In a tragic incident that has left residents of Mupariri Village under Chief Nyashanu in Dorowa in Buhera, reeling, an 84-year-old man, Fibion Munjoma, was burnt to death after a controlled fire he had started to clear grass near his cattle pen took an unforeseen and deadly turn. This common practice, intended to prevent the spread of uncontrolled veld fires, became a fatal trap when a sudden shift in wind direction blew the flames directly towards him. These incidents range from domestic disputes escalating into deadly arson to tragic accidents involving public transport and the perennial threat of veld fires. The tragic incident unfolded after a midnight argument between Gift and his 22-year-old wife, Tsitsi Zuze. The Peril of Veld Fires: A Recurring National CrisisVeld fires represent a persistent and deadly threat across Zimbabwe, particularly during the dry season.