The tragedy occurred in the Kenyan town of Gilgil, where a fire broke out at the Utumishi women's academy dormitory during the night. According to the police, at least 15 students were victims of the blaze, and several others were injured.
At least fifteen students died as a result of a fire at a Kenyan girls' academy dormitory. This was reported by local media in the central region, citing sources in the police.
The fire in the town of Gilgil, northwest of the capital Nairobi, broke out around 1:00 AM local time in the Utumishi women's academy dormitory. Emergency services and rescue teams continued to search the building for possible victims and survivors, NOS reports.
According to the police, several students were injured in the incident. They were urgently taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
According to the regional police commander, firefighters and police officers arrived promptly at the scene to bring the fire under control and evacuate other students. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
"This is a sad and shocking situation," said the police officer to concerned parents near the school.
Last year, Kenya also suffered from a deadly fire at a school. At that time, 21 students died as a result of a fire at a boarding school in the neighboring town of Nyeri.
The fire at the school has once again raised questions in Kenya about the safety of educational institutions and the living conditions of children in boarding schools. The country's authorities are likely to face renewed public pressure demanding enhanced fire safety measures and inspections of school dormitories.
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