Eyewitness accounts indicate that the blaze started within one of the school dormitories before spreading rapidly due to strong winds and flammable materials inside the building.
Emergency response teams and local residents reportedly rushed to the scene in an effort to contain the fire and assist in evacuating students to safety.
Murang’a County fire services are said to have been alerted with additional support from nearby institutions being mobilized to help control the situation.
Authorities have urged calm as investigations begin to establish the cause of the fire and assess the extent of damage to property and facilities.
Students were reportedly evacuated to open grounds where teachers and security personnel worked together to ensure their safety and provide immediate support.
Community members continue to gather near the school as concerns remain high over possible injuries and the condition of school infrastructure after the incident.
Officials are expected to issue a detailed statement once preliminary assessments are completed and emergency operations at the school are fully concluded.
Parents and guardians have begun arriving at the school seeking information about their children while authorities work to maintain order and prevent panic in the surrounding area.
Firefighting teams continue to monitor hotspots within the affected dormitory area to prevent possible re-ignition while ensuring the safety of responders and students nearby.
Investigators are expected to visit the site to determine whether the fire was accidental or caused by other factors with findings to guide future safety measures.
Local leaders have called for strengthened emergency preparedness in schools including improved evacuation systems regular drills and better coordination with county emergency services.
Meanwhile calm has been urged as recovery efforts continue with emphasis placed on supporting affected learners restoring normal school operations and ensuring that all safety protocols are reinforced to avoid similar incidents in the future across learning institutions and strengthened emergency response systems.
Authorities have also emphasized the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness training in all learning institutions to reduce risks and ensure quick response during emergencies affecting students and staff across the county and surrounding education sector systems improvement
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