Fire Erupts At Isiolo Boys High School Days After Girls' Dormitory Was Burnt

• A section of a dormitory at Isiolo Boys High School went up in flames on Tuesday evening, September 11
• It was, however, contained following efforts by the county government and the Kenya Red Cross responders, who were at the scene in no time
• The fire came days after another one at Isiolo Girls High School, where a dormitory was also razed down by the flames

Kai Eli, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Isiolo Boys High School joins the string of learning institutions razed down by mysterious fires recently.

The inferno was reported Tuesday evening, September 10.

How Red Cross responded to fire at Isiolo Boys High School

Kenya Red Cross confirmed having dispatched its responders to the scene.

"Fire incident reported at Isiolo Boys High School. Response team activated. Updates to follow," tweeted the humanitarian agency.

Governor Abdi Guyo said there were no casualties as the county's emergency response team rushed to complement the efforts by the Kenya Red Cross to contain the fire.

"This evening, a dormitory at Isiolo Boys High School caught fire. Our County Fire and Rescue team responded swiftly, working alongside the Kenya Red Cross to contain the situation. Thankfully, no casualties have been reported. We appreciate the quick efforts of all involved in ensuring the safety of the students and staff," the governor said in a statement sent on X.

The inferno occurred days after another one at Isiolo Girls High School.

It was on Saturday evening, September 7, when the fire erupted in a dormitory at the institution.

The Kenya Red Cross confirmed deploying its responders to the scene.

What police said over Isiolo Girls School fire

National Police Service spokesperson Resila Onyango said the fire was contained.

No injuries were reported, albeit property of unknown value was reduced to ashes.

Locals were the first responders, bolstered by the Isiolo county government emergency response and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers, who showed up with a fire engine.

Governor Guyo called on the state investigators to probe the incident and establish the cause.

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Fire Erupts at Isiolo Boys High School Days after Girls' Dormitory Was

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