A fire incident broke out at Gacarage Secondary School in Murang’a County on Thursday night, May 28, prompting a rapid emergency response from county fire and rescue teams alongside members of the local community.

According to Governor Irungu Kang’ata, all learners were safely evacuated from the school premises, and no casualties had been reported at the time of communication.

Authorities confirmed that the evacuation procedures were activated immediately once the fire was detected, ensuring that students, staff, and nearby residents were prioritised.Firefighters, supported by local responders, worked to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further across the institution.

The governor issued a public advisory urging residents to stay away from the affected area to allow emergency teams sufficient access to manage the situation effectively.

He also encouraged the public to follow official instructions from county officers and the National Police Service while avoiding the circulation of unverified information on social media.

Although the cause of the fire had not yet been established, the county leadership assured the public that a full investigation would be conducted once the situation was fully under control.Governor Kang’ata further emphasised that the safety of learners and school staff remained the top priority for the county government.He also reassured concerned parents and the wider school community that updates would be communicated through official county channels.Additionally, residents were advised that urgent inquiries could be directed to the Murang’a County Disaster Management office via the MyMuranga App.

The incident caused concern among families, but authorities maintained that coordinated efforts were ongoing to contain the fire and minimise damage to the school infrastructure.