A fire in Bukavu, eastern Congo, on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least 24 students, including 19 girls and 5 boys. The fire started in a house and spread to two schools, trapping several students inside. Local medical facilities are treating 29 injured individuals, as the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic incident.
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