A mysterious fire razed down over five houses at Chikhangeni Village in the area of Traditional Authority Mabilabo in Mzimba District during the night of Sunday, November 14.

Jenda Police publicist, Martha Msamali has confirmed of the development in an interview with the press.

According to Msamali, the cause of the fire is not yet known.

The police have since instituted an investigation to establish the cause of the fire, casualties and extent of damage.