More Than 700 Homes Burned in Bukavu in One Week
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- More than 700 homes have burned in Bukavu, South Kivu, over the past week.
- The latest fire destroyed at least 70 houses on Mulengeza Avenue in Panzi district, according to witnesses and local civil society.
More than 700 homes have been consumed by fires in Bukavu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province, over the past week.
The latest incident occurred overnight from Saturday to Sunday, September 6, 2026, on Mulengeza Avenue in Panzi district, within Ibanda municipality. Witnesses said at least 70 homes were destroyed by the flames.
Local civil society confirmed the information.
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