Fire in school dorm in Kenya kills 17 students, seriously burns 13, police say
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Nairobi, Kenya — A fire in a school dormitory in central Kenya killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others, police said Friday.
There are fears that the death toll may rise, police said. There was no initial word on the ages of the students.
The cause of the fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary in Nyeri county was being investigated, police spokesperson Resila Onyango said. "We are investigating the cause and will take necessary action," she said.
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