Fire kills 24 schoolchildren, destroys 300 homes in eastern DRC city
A fire broke out in the Kadutu district of Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 24 schoolchildren and destroying two schools along with over 300 homes, according to a provisional toll from local authorities. The blaze struck a densely populated residential area, according to Africanews.
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- ✓A fire occurred in Bukavu's Kadutu district, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. (Source: Africanews, corroborated by 100 US MSM articles)
- ✓At least 24 schoolchildren were killed. (Source: Africanews via local authorities, corroborated by 100 US MSM articles)
- ✓Two schools were destroyed. (Source: Africanews via local authorities, corroborated by 100 US MSM articles)
- ✓More than 300 homes were destroyed. (Source: Africanews via local authorities, corroborated by 100 US MSM articles)
~ Interpretation
- ~The fire struck a densely populated area. (Source: Africanews description)
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