Drama in Kenya
Fire in school dormitory claims several lives
At least 17 people have died in a fire in the dormitory wing of a school in Kenya. The fire reportedly broke out around midnight in the dormitory wing of Hillside Endarasha Academy in the central Kenyan district of Nyeri.
Police spokeswoman Resila Onyango said on Friday that several people also suffered injuries after the fire on Friday night. According to the statement, 16 seriously injured people were admitted to a nearby hospital.
"Bodies burnt beyond recognition"
The police did not provide any information on the age of the victims. "The bodies were burnt beyond recognition," said Onyango. According to her, it is "likely that more bodies will be recovered" if the site of the fire is fully accessible.
According to the spokeswoman, the cause of the fire was initially unclear. The police have launched an investigation.
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