Fourth School Fire in a Week: Ortum Boys’ Dormitory Goes Up in Flames
A sense of dread swept through Ortum Boys High School on Monday morning as a fire erupted, marking the fourth such incident in the past week across learning institutions since the tragic fire at Endarasha Boys High School.
The blaze at Ortum Boys, which began around 9:00 a.m., quickly escalated, consuming one of the main dormitories before spreading to others, leaving the school community in a state of shock and panic.
Videos circulating on social media show students clad in black trousers and grey sweaters desperately fleeing the dense smoke that billowed out from their dormitories.
Amid the chaos, some students were seen trying to salvage their mattresses and other personal belongings, a testament to the intensity and suddenness of the fire.
As the fire raged on, the school administration acted swiftly, evacuating the students to safety while waiting for emergency services to arrive. However, the rapid spread of the flames highlighted the vulnerability of the institution’s infrastructure, raising concerns about the safety measures in place.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, with preliminary reports suggesting that an electrical fault might be the culprit. However, a full investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause.
“We are working closely with the school administration and other relevant authorities to establish the cause of the fire. At this stage, it is too early to draw any conclusions,” a local official stated, emphasizing the need for thorough scrutiny given the recent spike in similar incidents.
As of now, there is no official report from the school or the police regarding any casualties, but the incident has left the parents, students, and staff at Ortum Boys High School on edge.
The recent string of fires across educational institutions has sparked widespread concern, prompting calls for enhanced safety measures and rigorous inspections to prevent further tragedies.
The Ortum Boys fire comes on the heels of the devastating Endarasha Boys High School fire, which claimed lives and left the nation mourning. The recurrence of such incidents has left many questioning the safety protocols in schools and urging for immediate action to safeguard students.
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Fourth School Fire in a Week: Ortum Boys’ Dormitory Goes Up in Flames
