DRC: Official toll of the wedding fire revised to 12 dead

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: September 7, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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DRC: Official toll of the wedding fire revised to 12 dead

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has revised the toll of the fire that occurred during a wedding ceremony in Kinshasa on September 5, 2026, to 12 dead, including seven women and five men. Five people remain hospitalized, while 21 others have been allowed to leave hospitals after stabilization. The fire broke out at the Panacée event hall, causing panic among guests.

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