A fire broke out at Elburgon Senior School in Molo, Nakuru, on July 21, 2026, destroying a dormitory that housed 147 Form Three students.Two fire engines from TimSales and Nakuru County Government responded to the blaze, but all student belongings were lost.The school board ordered an indefinite closure, instructing students to return home while investigations into the fire's cause continue.Police confirmed the fire started at 10:30 AM, gutting the dormitory and leaving scorched windows and salvaged items outside.Authorities are still determining the cause, with officials noting that such incidents have become a recurring crisis in Kenyan schools.The incident highlights concerns over fire safety standards in educational institutions, as multiple schools have faced similar tragedies recently.Parents are being urged to take their children home, with no set date for the school's reopening.The event underscores the need for stricter safety measures to prevent future disasters.
Original title: Nakuru: Elburgon Senior School Closed Indefinitely after Fire Razes Form 3 Dormitory
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