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- A fire broke out overnight Friday into Saturday morning at a wedding celebration in the Lingwala district of Kinshasa, killing at least 22 people.
- Many others were injured while trying to escape the fast-spreading flames.
- Narrow hallways caused congestion and made it difficult for people trapped inside to get out.
- Authorities have not yet confirmed what caused the fire.
What to watch next
- The investigation into the cause of the fire, which authorities have not confirmed
- Updates on the condition of those injured in the blaze
- Whether the official death toll rises as more information emerges
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