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Fire in eastern Congo kills at least 24 students at 2 schools

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What happened

A fire in Bukavu, eastern Congo, has killed at least 24 students, according to the rebel administration controlling the city…

Key facts

  • A fire in Bukavu, eastern Congo, has killed at least 24 students, according to the rebel administration controlling the city…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:45:55 UTC.

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At least 26 students dead after DR Congo school fire

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).

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