Students feared dead following dorm fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru

Students feared dead following dorm fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru

According to the emergency response team, the blaze was reported at around 3:30 am, prompting a swift deployment of rescue personnel to the school in Gilgil.

Several students are feared dead at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru after a fire broke out in one of the dormitories.
Kenya Red Cross on Thursday confirmed the fire incident, saying the blaze was reported at around 3:30 am, prompting a swift deployment of rescue personnel to the school in Gilgil.
“Following a fire incident reported at around 3:30 am at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, Kenya Red Cross responded to support the ongoing emergency response. Our first responders, at Eplus Medical Services ambulance crew and our psychosocial support personnel are currently on the ground supporting affected students alongside other responders and relevant authorities,” Kenya Red Cross said.
Some parents were seen arriving at Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Gilgil, Nakuru County after the fire was reported.
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