A fire incident was reported on Monday evening at Ngao Girls Secondary School in Tarasaa subcounty, Tana River county, following an explosion in one of the dormitories. According to the Ministry of Interior, the incident occurred at about 7.15 pm while students were attending evening preps. They were taken to Ngao Sub-County Hospital, where they received treatment and were reported to be in stable condition. The Ministry of Interior said the situation has been brought under control, with efforts now focused on investigations and recovery. The incident disrupted normal activities at the school, with part of the dormitory infrastructure destroyed in the fire.

Source: The Star March 24, 2026 14:06 UTC