Dormitory fire at Kenyan school kills at least 15 students
Summary
A fire at a girls’ dormitory in Utumishi Girls Academy in Kenya killed at least 15 students and injured dozens more. The fire happened at night, and emergency teams are still searching for missing students and helping the injured.Key Facts
- The fire occurred in a dormitory where about 220 girls were sleeping.
- At least 15 girls died, and around 73 were hospitalized with injuries.
- The fire was reported around 3:30 a.m. local time.
- Emergency responders include the county fire brigade, disaster teams, police, and the Kenya Red Cross.
- The cause of the fire is not yet known.
- This is the latest in a series of deadly school fires in Kenya in recent years.
- In 2024, a similar fire at a boys’ school in Kenya killed 21 students.
- Many students escaped by jumping from upper floors, causing injuries like broken legs.
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