A massive fire tore through a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Kenya, early Thursday morning while students were sleeping.
At least 16 students died in the blaze, and nearly 80 others were rushed to local hospitals with various injuries. Search teams are still working to account for all 800 students, as the fire reportedly broke out around 1:00 AM but was not reported for over two hours. Public outrage has immediately centered on the school's safety standards, specifically the common use of metal window grills that can trap students during emergencies.
Investigations into the cause of the fire are currently underway, and officials warn the death toll may still rise as recovery efforts continue in the wreckage.
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