A devastating fire at a boarding school in Kenya has claimed the lives of at least 17 students and left 14 others seriously injured. The blaze, which broke out in the early hours of the morning, engulfed Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri county trapping many students inside as they slept.
Emergency services rushed to the scene to contain the fire and rescue the survivors. According to authorities, the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest a possible case of arson.
Many of the injured students have been transferred to nearby hospitals for urgent medical care, with several in critical condition. Grief-stricken parents and guardians have gathered at the school, anxiously awaiting news of their children’s safety.
The boarding school, located in western Kenya, is known for housing students from various regions of the country. Local authorities have launched a full investigation, and additional safety measures are being introduced in schools nationwide to prevent similar incidents.
This tragedy comes at a time when concerns over school safety in Kenya have been rising, with calls for stricter regulations and enhanced fire safety measures in educational institutions.
