World Bulletin / News Desk

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

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.