At least 16 students killed in fire at Kenya girls school dorm
Summary
At least 16 students died and 79 were injured in a fire that broke out overnight at a girls’ school dormitory in Gilgil, Kenya. The cause of the fire is not yet known, and police are searching the area for any students who might have run away.Key Facts
- The fire happened at Utumishi Girls School in Nakuru County, central Kenya.
- At least 16 students died and 79 students were injured.
- The fire broke out during the night.
- Police and rescue teams are actively responding and searching for missing students.
- The town of Gilgil is about 120 km northwest of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital.
- Kenya has had many school fires in the past, with over 60 cases recorded in 2018.
- Many past fires were linked to protests by students against strict rules and poor conditions.
- Previous deadly school fires occurred in 2017 and 2024 in other parts of Kenya.
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