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DR Congo: At least 24 children die in school fire

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DR Congo: At least 24 children die in school fire
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At least 24 children have died after a fire broke out at a school in Bukavu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The blaze reportedly started while children were in class, with some attempting to escape by jumping from higher floors. Adults are also reported to have died, while an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. Our correspondent Emmet Livingstone tells us more. 

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