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Fire has destroyed boarding section at Nyabondo Boys’ primary school as authorities rush to contain inferno.
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During that incident, 69 pupils who were preparing to leave for the half-term break lost all their belongings and were left with only the clothes they were wearing.
Panic and anxiety gripped residents of Nyabondo in Kisumu County after a massive fire broke out at Nyabondo Boys Boarding Primary School, destroying part of the school’s boarding section.
The inferno, which raged for more than 30 minutes, sent thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky as teachers, residents, and emergency responders scrambled to contain the flames and salvage property from the affected buildings.
Witnesses described scenes of confusion and distress as the fire rapidly spread through the boarding facilities, threatening to cause extensive damage before firefighters could bring it under control.
The incident has revived painful memories of a similar tragedy that struck the school on June 18, 2017, when a dormitory was reduced to ashes.
During that incident, 69 pupils who were preparing to leave for the half-term break lost all their belongings and were left with only the clothes they were wearing.
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As of the time of publication, the cause of the fire had not been established and authorities were yet to provide an official assessment of the extent of the damage. There was also no immediate confirmation of injuries or fatalities.
Parents rushed to the school after learning of the incident, while concerned residents gathered near the institution as emergency teams continued efforts to prevent the flames from spreading to other structures.
The recurring fire incidents have raised fresh concerns over safety standards and fire preparedness in boarding schools, with education stakeholders calling for thorough investigations and enhanced disaster prevention measures.
Officials are expected to launch investigations to determine the cause of the fire and establish whether safety protocols were followed. More details are expected as emergency responders continue their operations and authorities assess the full impact of the disaster.
The latest incident adds to the growing list of school fire outbreaks reported across the country, renewing calls for stronger safety measures to protect learners and school property.
By Antony Ogada
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