At least 28 children killed in school fire in DR Congo; funerals held
Memorial services were conducted for students who died after fire spread to their school in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
At least 28 children were killed after a fire spread to their school in DR Congo, according to Al Jazeera. Funerals and memorial services have been held for the victims.
Further details about the cause of the fire, the location of the school, and the circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately available.
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- Funerals for children killed after fire spreads to school in DR Congo — Al Jazeera — All
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