# At least 29 children killed in school fire in rebel-held DR Congo city

https://mins.news/en/video/53908

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-11 02:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvgF63QRmBg

> A major fire destroyed two schools in a rebel-held city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 29 people, including children. Several others were injured and are receiving treatment at local medical facilities.

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