A midday fire swept through a dormitory at Masosa Girls High School, destroying the building’s roof and consuming half of the structure. Authorities have confirmed that all students are safe, as the blaze ignited shortly after the lunch hour while learners were attending afternoon classes.
Suspected External Sabotage
Preliminary assessments indicate an absence of student unrest or strikes, which historically precede similar fires in Kenyan boarding schools. Because the affected dormitory is situated near a public road, school authorities strongly suspect foul play by external parties.
“The situation is under control, and all students remain secure within the school premises,” the school administration announced, reassuring anxious parents and guardians. Officials confirmed the fire was contained to a single building, successfully sparing the institution’s two other dormitories.
Ongoing Investigations and Recovery
The Masosa Girls High School Board of Management immediately convened an emergency meeting to secure alternative accommodation for the displaced students and navigate the crisis. Local law enforcement and fire investigators have officially launched an inquiry to determine the precise origin of the midday inferno.