Kirinyaga: Fire razes dormitory at St. Michael Girls Boarding Comprehensive School

A fire broke out at St. Michael Girls Boarding Comprehensive School in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County, on Sunday, razing a dormitory.

Residents living near the primary school said a loud explosion was heard from across the compound at around 9 a.m. before flames erupted from the building.

Kerugoya location chief, Justus Mwai, arrived at the school moments afterwards and informed firefighters from the county government

According to the chief, the fire gutted a dormitory that housed 60 pupils, but none of the learners were inside the building when the blaze broke out.

Although it is suspected that the fire may have been caused by an electrical fault, the chief said detectives have launched investigations into the incident.

Mwai further assured parents that all the children are safe and called for calm as authorities work with the school administration to address the situation.