A deadly blaze and subsequent panic at two schools in rebel-held Bukavu leave dozens of children dead.
Chronological coverage updated 10th September 2026 20:16.
Update 1 · 10th September 2026
More Than 20 Children Killed in DR Congo School Fire Stampede
More than 20 children have been killed following a fire that swept through two schools in the eastern city of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local officials.
Authorities reported that the high fatality count was driven by a panic and stampede as students attempted to flee the burning facilities in the rebel-held city.
- At least 20 children died during a fire impacting two schools in Bukavu, DR Congo.
- Officials attributed the deaths to a stampede as children attempted to escape the blaze.
Sources: BBC World
