A fire ravaged a dormitory at Njia Boys High School in Meru County, Kenya, marking the third school fire in just days. While no casualties were reported in this incident, a previous fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy tragically claimed the lives of 21 students. The recent spate of fires has raised serious concerns about safety standards in Kenyan schools, prompting President William Ruto to promise swift action against those responsible.
A devastating fire at a Kenyan primary school has claimed the lives of 17 children, leaving families in anguish as they search for missing loved ones. The blaze, which erupted in a dormitory housing over 150 boys, has prompted national mourning and calls for a thorough investigation into the tragedy.
A fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri County, Kenya, has claimed the lives of at least 17 students, with the death toll expected to rise. The fire broke out around midnight, engulfing the rooms where children were sleeping. The victims, aged between 5 and 12, have been identified as primarily nine-year-olds. A thorough investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire, and authorities have vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
A fire erupted at a girls’ high school in Sirikot village of Haripur district, Pakistan, on Monday. Over 1,000 female students were present at the time, but fortunately, all were safely evacuated. The school suffered significant damage, and the cause of the fire has been confirmed to be a short circuit.
The province of Ontario has announced an investment of $540,000 to assist the Eabametoong First Nation (EFN) in establishing a temporary school by the fall. The community’s only school was destroyed by fire in January, displacing approximately 300 students. The funding will cover a range of needs, including emergency supplies, mental health support, and programming for children and youth. The Ontario government is working closely with EFN to identify and address the community’s requirements during this challenging time.
