Home / News / World News / Article /
Kenya school fire kills 17 kids, burns 13 others
Updated On: 07 September, 2024 09:46 AM IST | Nairobi | Agencies
The cause of the fire on Thursday night at Hillside Endarasha Primary in Nyeri county was being investigated, police spokesperson Resila Onyango said. The school caters to children up to the age of 14
Listen to this article :
Parents and community members gather outside the Nyeri county’s Hillside Endarasha Academy. Pic/AP
A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others, the police said on Friday. There are fears that the death toll may rise, police said.
The cause of the fire on Thursday night at Hillside Endarasha Primary in Nyeri county was being investigated, police spokesperson Resila Onyango said. The school caters to children up to the age of 14.
Read Next Story
Trending Stories
Latest Photos
Latest Videos
Latest Web Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
Mid-Day Fast
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT