Sixteen students have died following a major fire at a boarding school in Gilgil, located approximately 120 kilometers west of Nairobi, Kenya. A police officer present at the scene confirmed the loss of life, adding that 74 other students sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning when the fire broke out at the Utumishi girls’ school while residents were asleep, according to reports from the Kenya Red Cross and local police.
Emergency services were immediately deployed to the site to manage the crisis. Authorities confirmed that search and rescue operations remain ongoing, although the definitive cause of the fire has not yet been determined by investigators. The Kenya Red Cross stated that multiple emergency teams are on site providing assistance to those affected by the blaze.
The tragedy has significantly impacted the school community. Officials are coordinating efforts to support the surviving students and their families. Investigations are continuing to ascertain the origin and cause of the devastating fire at the educational institution.
The focus of emergency responders remains on recovery efforts and providing immediate care to the injured students.
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