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]
Date | 7 December 2021 |
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Time | 04:00 CAT |
Location | Gitega, Burundi |
Coordinates | 03°25′34″S 29°56′08″E |
Cause | Electrical failure |
Deaths | 38 |
Non-fatal injuries | 69+ |
Property damage | Unknown |
References
- "Burundi prison fire kills at least 38 in Gitega". BBC News. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
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