Friday, January 02, 2026 | 06:12 PM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

22 dead in fire at Senegal religious retreat: firefighters

Image

AFP Dakar
At least 22 people were killed in a fire at a Muslim religious retreat in southeastern Senegal, firefighters said today, with 87 injured.

The fire broke out yesterday as worshippers gathered in the town of Medina Gounass for the event, a senior official with the firefighters said, adding that around 20 of the injured were in a serious state.
 

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Apr 13 2017 | 5:24 PM IST

Explore News