At least 14 school children have been killed after a fire tore through schools in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to authorities.
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Key facts
- Authorities say at least 14 school children were killed.
- A fire ravaged schools in eastern DR Congo.
- The incident was reported by Al Jazeera on 10 September 2026.
At least 14 school children have been killed after a fire swept through schools in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to authorities.
Officials confirmed the deaths of the children, Al Jazeera reported on 10 September 2026.
The cause of the fire, the exact location, the number of people injured and details of any rescue efforts have not yet been provided in the reporting available so far.
Authorities have not released further information about their response to the fire.
Why it matters
The deaths of at least 14 children in a school fire represent a devastating loss for families and communities in eastern DR Congo, a region already facing significant challenges.
Frequently asked questions
How many children were killed in the DR Congo school fire?
Authorities say at least 14 school children were killed, according to Al Jazeera.
Where did the school fire happen?
The fire ravaged schools in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the reporting available.
What caused the fire?
The cause of the fire has not been provided in the reporting available so far.
Timeline
- More than a dozen children killed in fire in eastern DR Congo schools
Al Jazeera: Authorities say at least 14 school children have been killed after fire ravaged schools in the DR Congo.