Dozens of homes and large quantities of goods destroyed in two Goma fires
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- Two fires destroyed dozens of homes and large quantities of goods in Mugunga and Ngangi, on the outskirts of Goma.
- Several families have been left without shelter, while many traders reported major losses.
Two fires in outlying areas of Goma destroyed dozens of homes and large quantities of goods on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.
The blazes struck the Mugunga plank market west of the city and the village of Ngangi, near the boundary with Nyiragongo territory.
Several families have been left homeless. Many traders also suffered heavy losses after their goods were destroyed.
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Originally published by Radio Okapi in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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