Elburgon Secondary School in Molo Sub-County, Nakuru County, has been closed indefinitely after a fire razed one of the boys' dormitories.

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The blaze broke out on Tuesday, July 21, in the afternoon while students were in class, with the cause of the fire yet to be established.

Videos seen by this publication showed thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky as the inferno engulfed the dormitory.

Students rushed from their classrooms to the scene in an attempt to salvage their belongings, although only a handful of mattresses and other items were rescued.

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No fatalities or injuries were reported as police arrived at the school and accounted for every student.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene and worked to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to other school buildings.

According to the police, the cause of the fire has not yet been established, with investigations expected to commence to determine what sparked the inferno.

Following the fire, school management announced the indefinite closure of the institution to allow for investigations, assessment of the damage, and planning for the resumption of learning.

The incident adds to concerns over the safety of boarding school facilities, with education and security officials expected to review the circumstances surrounding the fire.

Several schools have been closed indefinitely in recent weeks and month s following incidents of fire in dormitories, student unrest, among other reasons.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke