Firefighters battled a blaze at Isiolo Girls High School, just two days after a tragic inferno at another school claimed the lives of 21 boys. Although two to three buildings were on fire, no injuries were reported among students or staff, with quick response from local authorities and the Kenya Defence Forces.
In the aftermath of the recent fire incidents, panic gripped parents and guardians. Many locals rushed to the site of the girls' school fire to aid in rescuing students and protecting property.
The ongoing issue of school fires in Kenya has raised alarms, particularly in boarding schools. Arson has been a common cause, with students often implicated, illustrated by the alarming statistics of school burns since 2016.
Arson is identified as the leading cause of school fires in Kenya, with a study indicating a troubling trend of incidents linked to student unrest, leading to a serious concern for school safety.
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