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DR Congo: At least 24 children die in school fire

DR Congo: At least 24 children die in school fire
France 24 Saturday 12 September 2026, 14:17 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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At least 24 children have died after a fire broke out at a school in Bukavu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The blaze reportedly started while children were in class, with some attempting to escape by jumping from higher floors. Adults are also reported to have died, while an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

At least 24 children have died after a fire broke out at a school in Bukavu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The blaze reportedly started while children were in class, with some attempting to escape by jumping from higher floors. Adults are also reported to have died, while an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. Our correspondent Emmet Livingstone tells us more. Keywords for this article
Congo (LOCATION) Bukavu (PERSON) eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (LOCATION) Emmet Livingstone (PERSON)
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