At Least 24 Children Die in Fire in Eastern Congo City
Summary
At least 24 children were killed and 29 people injured in a fierce fire in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Two schools and about 300 wooden houses were destroyed, and officials said the cause is under investigation.
Key Points
- At least 24 children died in a major fire in Bukavu, an eastern city in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Two schools and around 300 wooden houses were destroyed, and 29 people were injured.
- Officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.
- Bukavu is controlled by the Rwanda-backed rebel group AFRJM 23, which captured the city last year.
