Tragedy in Bukavu as Fire Claims 24 Students | Tulsa News

A devastating fire in Bukavu, eastern Congo, killed at least 24 students—19 girls and 5 boys—when flames spread from a house to two nearby schools. Dozens more are injured as chaos erupted with students trapped, suffocating or trampled during panicked escapes through narrow exits. The cause remains unknown, but the area’s wooden structures and overcrowded conditions worsened the tragedy. Amid ongoing conflict with armed groups and a raging Ebola outbreak, health systems are overwhelmed, underscoring the daily struggles facing communities in this volatile region. 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/4fd58a5940564bd5