At least 22 dead in fire at Senegal religious retreat

Agence France-Presse

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At least 22 dead in fire at Senegal religious retreat
Around 20 of the injured are in a serious state

DAKAR, Senegal – At least 22 people were killed in a fire at a Muslim religious retreat in southeastern Senegal, firefighters told Agence France-Presse, Thursday, April 13 with 87 injured.

The fire broke out on Wednesday, April 12, afternoon as worshippers gathered in the town of Medina Gounass in the Tambacounda region, a senior official with the firefighters said.

While some victims were badly burnt, others were hurt in the panicked stampede the fire caused, the source added. Around 20 of the injured are in a serious state.

The fire charged through straw shelters constructed for the multi-day event, according to Senegal’s local press, allowing it spread rapidly.– Rappler.com

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