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Seventeen students were killed and 13 others seriously injured in a fire at a school dormitory in Kenya, police said on Friday. Police feared the death toll could rise. Police spokesperson Rasila Onyango said the fire broke out at Hillside Andarasha Primary School in Nyeri County on Thursday night and efforts were underway to determine the cause.
Fires are common in residential schools
Fires are common in residential schools in Kenya. A large number of students live in these schools because parents believe that living in them gives their children more time to study. Now an investigation has been started into the matter.
Accidents have happened before
In recent times, incidents of fire in schools have increased in Kenya. These incidents are not only a danger to students and teachers, but have also become a serious challenge for the country's education system. Many school buildings have suffered heavy damage due to fire, which has affected the studies of students. Many schools have also had to be closed temporarily. There are not enough fire extinguishing arrangements in schools, which increases the risk of fire. In 2017, 10 students died in a fire in a school in the capital Nairobi.