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At Least 22 Killed in Fire at Wedding Party in Kinshasa

A fire at a wedding party venue in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, killed at least 22 people, officials said.

5 Sept, 15:06 — 5 Sept, 15:06
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual7h ago

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.

By YASHASVI VASISTHA

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actualite-cd5 Sept, 10:14First to report

At least 22 people killed in fire at party venue in Congo capital - freepresskashmir.news

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AP5 Sept, 14:51

A wedding party fire in Kinshasa leaves at least 22 dead, officials say - AP News

Times of India5 Sept, 15:06

At least 22 killed in fire at wedding party in Congo’s Kinshasa

danas5 Sept, 15:10

Na svadbi u Kongu 22 mrtvih

2h later
n1-serbia5 Sept, 17:01

U požaru na svadbi u Kongu 22 mrtvih

newsbeast5 Sept, 17:48Latest update

Τραγωδία στην Κινσάσα: Τουλάχιστον 22 νεκροί από πυρκαγιά σε γαμήλιο πάρτι

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