Massive Fire Destroys Ngombeni Girls School, Affecting More Than 700 Students.
There appears to be no end in sight to the concerning pattern of fires in secondary schools, as another dormitory in Ngombeni Girls went up in flames on Tuesday, September 10.
Images and videos of the incident showed a massive blaze that enveloped the complex, resulting in losses believed to be in the millions.
Kilifi County Governor Gideon Mung’aro confirmed the fire but assured the people there were no casualties. All 703 students were safe.
“This evening, a fire incident occurred at Ngombeni Girls Secondary School. I wish to reassure all parents and guardians that all 703 students have been safely located, with no casualties or injuries reported.,” the governor stated.
Ngombeni Girls’ dormitory
Emergency personnel acted rapidly to put out the fire before it spread to a nearby laboratory facility.
According to Governor Mung’aro, the fire started while the girls were in class for evening prep lessons. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
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Incidentally, on the same evening, a fire broke out at Isiolo Boys High School, barely three days after a fire broke out at the neighbouring Isiolo Girls.
Massive Fire Destroys Ngombeni Girls School, Affecting More Than 700 Students.
