More than 20 killed in fire at wedding party in DR Congo

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 6, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Society & Lifestyle

More than 20 killed in fire at wedding party in DR Congo

A fire at a wedding party in Kinshasa, DR Congo, has resulted in 22 fatalities. Authorities have initiated an investigation to uncover the causes of this tragedy. Witnesses captured footage of the devastating flames that tore through the popular venue.

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