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Burundi prison destroyed after massive fire kills 38

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Images of a prison in Burundi's political capital Gitega after a massive fire killed at least 38 people and injured 69 more, according to Vice President Prosper Bazombanza, who visited the scene of the accident with several ministers. Many prisoners were still asleep when the blaze took hold in a penitentiary, witnesses have said. Much of the facility was destroyed. IMAGES

Added on the 07/12/2021 15:23:14 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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