A tragic fire at Hillside and Arasha Primary School in Nyeri County, central Kenya, resulted in the death of at least 17 boys. The blaze occurred late at night in a dormitory where 156 boys were sleeping. Over 2,000 people rallied to assist in rescuing the children. The cause of the fire remains unclear, prompting President William Ruto to launch an investigation into the devastating incident.
- At least 17 boys died after a fire swept through their dormitory at Hillside and Arasha Primary School in Nyeri County, Kenya.
- The fire broke out at 11:00 p.m. while 156 boys were asleep in the dormitory.
- Over 2,000 local residents attempted to rescue the children, many of whom were found sheltering under their beds.
- The dormitory was made of wood, which may have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.
- President William Ruto has termed the fire “horrific and devastating” and ordered an investigation.
- Approximately 300 children were boarding at the school, which has a total population of just over 800 students.
- Another 14 children were rushed to the hospital with minor injuries, many of whom have been discharged.
- Parents and pupils are receiving psychosocial support from the Kenya Red Cross, which has set up desks at the school.
- Interior Ministry has dispatched detectives and forensic analysts to establish the cause of the fire.
- Past incidents of school fires in Kenya have sometimes been attributed to arson, but the exact cause of this fire remains undetermined.
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