Tragedy at Bukavu Schools | Dubai News

Twenty-six students perished in a catastrophic fire that tore through two schools in Bukavu, eastern Congo—19 girls and 7 boys—with more deaths feared as rescue efforts continue. The blaze, which began in a nearby wooden home, rapidly consumed Furaha Secondary and Ujamaa Primary schools, trapping students inside and forcing others to flee amid choking smoke. Overwhelmed local hospitals received dozens of injured children still in uniform, making casualty counts difficult. Official figures now confirm at least 26 fatalities, though the fire’s origin remains unexplained. The tragedy underscores the deadly risk posed by flammable housing in densely packed neighborhoods, leaving a grieving community reeling from unimaginable loss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/064718c1de49968e