About 500 displaced persons' houses burned in a fire near Kalemie

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: April 11, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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About 500 displaced persons' houses burned in a fire near Kalemie

A fire on April 10 destroyed over five hundred huts at the displaced persons' site in Mama Kasanga village, near Kalemie. The fire was caused by a pot of oil that spilled while women were cooking. Although there were no reported casualties, many families are left homeless and urgently need humanitarian assistance.

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