Wedding party fire in Congo’s capital Kinshasa leaves at least 22 dead
At least 22 people have died after a fire broke out at a wedding party in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Friday night, according to local authorities. The blaze started at a building in Lingwala, an area in northern Kinshasa, and continued into the early hours of Saturday. The fire […]
A fire at a wedding party in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has tragically claimed at least 22 lives, according to local authorities. The blaze erupted at a building in Lingwala, northern Kinshasa, on Friday night, causing panic among guests as they struggled to evacuate through narrow hallways filled with thick smoke and flames.
The congestion inside the building made it difficult for people to escape, leading to several victims being trapped and ultimately succumbing to the fire. Several others were injured, but their numbers have not been confirmed. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, with authorities set to investigate the incident. This tragedy has reignited concerns over safety standards in Kinshasa, where frequent fires have become a recurring issue due to rapid urban development and inadequate emergency infrastructure.
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- More than 20 killed in fire at wedding party in DR Congo aljazeera.com
