00:00At least 16 students have died in a fire at a boarding school in the town of Gilgil, Kenyan authorities
00:06confirmed on Thursday.
00:0879 others were injured in the overnight blaze at the Utumishi Girls' School in central Kenya.
00:15The cause of the fire hasn't yet been established.
00:18Police say they're investigating where the safety regulations were followed.
00:24We shall inform you and outline what steps we're undertaking and also tell you exactly how the situation is.
00:32For now, as you can see, we've closed off everywhere and our officers are inside inspecting everything.
00:39After that, we'll be in a position to give you information that's accurate and verified.
00:45The fire started in the early hours of the morning in a dormitory building housing more than 200 students.
00:51School fires are common in Kenyan boarding schools.
00:56Overcrowding and a failure to follow safety guidelines often result in a high number of casualties.
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