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Twenty-two people killed in DR Congo wedding fire

An inquiry has been launched by authorities into a blaze which caused the deaths of 22 individuals at a wedding celebration in Kinshasa, DR Congo. Witnesses filmed the blaze as it quickly spread through the popular venue. The incident happened on Sunday, 6 September.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 September 2026 at 14:55

Reported by Al Jazeera · How we write briefs

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