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A wedding party fire in Kinshasa leaves at least 22 dead, officials say
Officials said the provisional death toll is 22 and could rise as investigators said the cause remains unconfirmed.
- At least 22 people died in a fire at a wedding party in Lingwala, Kinshasa, Congo, on Saturday, confirmed by Lingwala Mayor Norbert Mushinga to the Congolese Press Agency.
- Deadly blazes are common in Kinshasa's densely populated neighborhoods, where rapid urban development frequently lacks essential fire services and emergency infrastructure.
- The fire began overnight Friday and continued into early Saturday morning, trapping guests in narrow hallways; survivors placed injured attendees by the roadside awaiting help.
- Congo's Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Jacquemin Shabani visited the site Saturday, stating, "It is a tragedy," as the immediate response unfolded.
- Authorities warned the death toll may increase, noting that several fires have occurred this year during the dry season in Kinshasa's vulnerable neighborhoods.
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The Independent (US)Congo wedding party horror as major fire kills at least 22 people
The fire started late on Friday and continued into the early hours of Saturday
·London, United Kingdom
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At least 22 people died in a fire at a wedding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic (DR) of Congo, the district chief announced today.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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At least 22 killed in fire at wedding party in Congo’s Kinshasa
A devastating fire at a wedding party in Kinshasa claimed at least twenty-two lives. The blaze erupted overnight Friday and continued into Saturday morning in the Lingwala district. Many people were injured as they attempted to escape the rapidly spreading flames. Narrow hallways caused congestion, hindering escape efforts for those trapped inside. The exact cause of the tragic fire remains unconfirmed by authorities.
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·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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