At least 22 people were killed in a fire that broke out during a wedding party in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fire started late on Friday and continued into early Saturday morning in a building located in the Lingwala neighborhood, which is in the northern part of the city. Several others were injured in the blaze. Onlookers placed victims—some alive and some dead—alongside the road while attendees tried to help survivors. However, narrow hallways made it difficult for people to escape, complicating rescue efforts. The mayor of the region, Norbert Mushinga, confirmed the provisional death toll of 22, though he warned that the number could increase as more information becomes available. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. This tragic event has occurred amid a broader crisis in the country, as Congo continues to face a severe and rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak. According to recent government reports, more than 6,100 people have been infected with Ebola since the outbreak was declared an international health emergency in mid-May. Over 3,000 deaths have been recorded, with the virus now present in six provinces. In recent weeks, there has been a significant rise in infections, particularly in North Kivu, a province where the mortality rate is higher than in other affected areas. Two additional health zones in North Kivu have been added to the list of areas impacted by the outbreak. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has assessed the situation and expressed concern about the outbreak's spread. The CDC noted that current suppression efforts are "below established response targets," indicating that the measures to contain the virus are insufficient. The agency warned of an "uncontrolled expansion" of the outbreak, highlighting the challenges faced by the region. Meanwhile, healthcare workers on the front lines have been operating under extremely difficult conditions. They have frequently gone on strike, demanding better pay and improved working conditions to cope with the high workload and risks associated with treating Ebola patients. The combination of the fire and the ongoing Ebola crisis underscores the multiple challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo. These events highlight the urgent need for improved safety measures, better emergency response systems, and stronger public health infrastructure to address both immediate and long-term threats to the population.