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THU · 2026-09-10 · 16:21 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0910-110346
News/More than 20 children feared dead in DR Congo school fire
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More than 20 children feared dead in DR Congo school fire

More than 20 children are feared dead following a fire that engulfed two schools in Bukavu, a rebel-held city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials reported that a stampede occurred as students attempted to flee the blaze.

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-09-10 · 16:21 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
More than 20 children feared dead in DR Congo school fire
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More than 20 children are feared dead following a fire that engulfed two schools in Bukavu, a rebel-held city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials reported that a stampede occurred as students attempted to flee the blaze. The article does not provide further details on the cause of the fire or the specific timing of the incident.

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The incident occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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More than 20 children are feared dead in a school fire in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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1 min read · 197 words
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