- New details have surfaced, revealing that the dormitory which went up in flames last night at Endarasha Primary School, claiming 17 young lives, was constructed from timber
- This factor has been primarily linked to the devastating loss of life
- The incident has raised serious questions about the school’s safety measures as parents camp at the school grounds, desperate for information about their children’s fate
The dormitory that tragically went up in flames at Endarasha Primary School last night, claiming the lives of 17 students, was made entirely of timber, reports say.
As new details emerge, the nation remains in shock over the devastating incident that has left families and the school community grappling with unimaginable loss.
The fire broke out late in the night when the students were asleep, turning the wooden dormitory into a deadly trap.
With over 100 students, predominantly boys, inside the dormitory, the blaze claimed 17 lives instantly, with many more left in critical condition.
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The school, which prides itself on having a population of about 800 students, now faces national scrutiny as the country demands answers regarding the safety of its facilities.
Parents of the victims have camped on the school grounds, overwhelmed by grief, as the Red Cross continues the search for more bodies.
Heart-wrenching images have surfaced showing anxious parents huddled in warm clothes, braving the cold weather as they await news of their children’s fate.
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Emerging reports indicate that some parents collapsed in despair upon receiving confirmation that their children were among the unfortunate victims.
The atmosphere remains tense as DCI officers arrive at the scene to investigate the cause of the catastrophic fire, while ambulances continue to rush in and out of the school grounds, adding to the sorrowful mood in the town.
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The Red Cross has confirmed that 14 students who were rushed to the hospital remain in critical condition with severe burns.
Initially, the death toll was reported as 16, but tragically, another student succumbed to their injuries in the hospital, bringing the total number of fatalities to 17.
