Kinshasa: Fire destroys homes and businesses in Ngaliema

A violent fire has destroyed several homes and businesses in the Ngaliema commune of Kinshasa, specifically along Avenue de l’École. The blaze spread rapidly, leaving residents unable to save their property or belongings.

Local residents reported that despite early warnings, fire services failed to arrive at the scene, forcing neighbors to attempt to contain the flames using buckets of water and sand. The incident has sparked significant anger among the population regarding the systemic failure of emergency response services in the capital.