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WorldAt least 24 children feared dead in DR Congo school fire

At least 24 schoolchildren are feared dead after a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in rebel-held Bukavu, eastern DR Congo. Adults may also have died, about 300 homes were destroyed and the cause remains unknown. Officials warn the provisional death toll could rise.

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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-10 16:21Original

At least 24 children feared dead in DR Congo school fire
At least 24 children feared dead in DR Congo school fireWorld