A parent at Utumishi Academy has painfully narrated how students struggled to save themselves during a terrifying dormitory fire incident that left several girls injured.
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According to the parent, the dormitory is divided into upper and lower sections, and panic erupted moments after the fire broke out.
Speaking to the media outside the school gate, the woman claimed that although the matron opened the door after noticing the blaze, she allegedly did not direct or guide the students to quickly evacuate the building.
The confusion reportedly forced many students, especially those in the upper dormitory, to make desperate decisions in a bid to survive. Some girls allegedly jumped from the upper floor to escape the flames and smoke, sustaining serious injuries in the process.
The parent claimed that several students broke their legs after leaping from the building as fear spread rapidly through the dormitory. Others screamed for help as they tried to find a safe way out.
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The shocking account has sparked concern among parents and Kenyans online, with many questioning the school’s emergency preparedness and response during the incident.
The fire incident has once again reignited debate about safety standards in Kenyan boarding schools, particularly the handling of emergencies in dormitories. Previous school fire tragedies in Kenya have prompted calls for institutions to strengthen evacuation procedures and ensure students can escape safely during disasters.
Authorities are yet to issue a comprehensive statement regarding the claims made by the parent or reveal the exact cause of the fire.
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
