Fire At Schoool In Kenya Kills 17 Students,13 Suffer Serious Burns

A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others, police said Friday (September 6, 2024).

There are fears that the death toll may rise, police said.

The cause of the fire Thursday night at Hillside Endarasha Primary in Nyeri county was being investigated, police spokesperson Resila Onyango said.

“We are investigating the cause and will take necessary action,” she said.