A second Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo is set on fire, prompting suspected patients to flee the facility, according to reports from multiple outlets. The Independent and India Today both describe arson or deliberate torching of the centre, with the fire occurring as authorities prepare or continue Ebola response efforts in the affected area. India Today reports that 18 suspected patients escape after the incident. The reports also indicate that the destruction of the facility adds to disruption of medical care and containment measures already under pressure due to the outbreak. Neither source attributes responsibility in the information provided, and both focus on the immediate impact of the fire—patients leaving the centre and a further reduction in available treatment capacity. The incidents highlight security and operational challenges faced by Ebola response teams, including protecting treatment sites and maintaining patient management during a health emergency. Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances of the fire and respond to the safety and care needs of those who fled.