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At least 26 students dead after DR Congo school fire

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What happened

A deadly blaze left as least 26 students dead and dozens injured after a fire swept through two schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Key facts

  • A deadly blaze left as least 26 students dead and dozens injured after a fire swept through two schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
  • Reported by Sky News and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:07:00 UTC.

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