Fire breaks out at Njia Boys Secondary in Meru
Police are yet to release a statement on the fire, which is now the third within three days, targeting schools.
A fire broke out this evening at Njia Boys Secondary School in Igembe, Meru County, destroying a dormitory.
Videos shared online showed the flames consuming the dormitory, leaving significant damage in its wake, according to initial reports.
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At the time of reporting, no casualties were recorded, and the value of property destroyed was also yet to be ascertained.
Reports indicate that emergency service providers arrived at the scene to quell the fire, assisted by local residents.
Police are yet to release a statement on the fire, which is now the third within three days, targeting schools.
Fire razes down a dormitory at Njia Boys Secondary School in Igembe in Meru County pic.twitter.com/N7BAFHhRBB
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Yesterday, a fire incident was recorded at Isiolo Girls High School. According to police spokesperson Dr. Resla Onyango, no casualties were reported.
However, on Friday, 21 pupils died after a fire burnt down a dormitory at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County.
The bodies were moved to Naromoru Level Four Hospital mortuary pending autopsy and DNA tests to establish the identities of the pupils.
According to Dr. Johansen Oduor, the government chief pathologist, the DNA tests would begin on Monday.
Reports alleged that an electrical bulb exploded, igniting the fire, contrary to beliefs by parents that there were claims of unrest at the school.
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