# Fire Claims 24 Students in Bukavu | Charlotte News

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Published: 2026-09-10T21:26:54+00:00
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A horrific fire in Bukavu, eastern Congo, killed at least 24 students—19 girls and 5 boys—while 29 others received treatment for smoke inhalation and burns. The blaze started in a home and quickly spread to two schools, trapping students inside Furaha Secondary and Ujamaa Primary. Witnesses described chaos as children scrambled to escape, many jumping from windows or being crushed in the stampede. With no clear cause yet identified, the fire’s rapid spread is blamed on the area’s dense wooden structures. This tragedy unfolds against a backdrop of ongoing conflict, rebel control since February, and a worsening Ebola outbreak—straining already overwhelmed health services and highlighting the extreme vulnerability of communities caught in this volatile region. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4a9eb5e110801e46

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