Gitega prison fire

At around 04:00 CAT on 7 December 2021, a fire broke out in an overcrowded prison in Gitega, Burundi. It killed at least 38 people and injured over 69 others.[1]

Gitega prison fire
Date7 December 2021
Time04:00 CAT
LocationGitega, Burundi
Coordinates03°25′34″S 29°56′08″E
CauseElectrical failure
Deaths38
Non-fatal injuries69+
Property damageUnknown

References

  1. "Burundi prison fire kills at least 38 in Gitega". BBC News. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
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