# DR Congo: At least 24 children die in school fire

https://mins.news/en/item/55900

- France 24, 2026-09-12 14:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260912-dr-congo-at-least-24-children-die-in-school-fire

> At least 24 children died when a fire broke out at a school in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The blaze reportedly began while classes were underway, prompting some children to try escaping by jumping from upper floors. Adults were also reportedly killed, and the cause is under investigation.

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