Fire at Wa Islamic SHS displaces 138 students, damages 6 dormitories

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A fire that broke out at the girls’ dormitory of Wa Islamic Senior High School in the Upper West Region has displaced some students.The fire, which initially engulfed one of the houses in the girls’ dormitory, prompted the deployment of two fire tenders from the Ghana National Fire Service. Firefighters worked to prevent the flames from spreading to adjoining sections of the dormitory block.Although emergency responders managed to bring the fire under control, preliminary assessments indicate that six dormitories were affected, leaving 138 students displaced.The affected students were safely evacuated as the fire spread through parts of the accommodation block. No casualties or injuries have so far been reported.The cause of the fire remains unknown, with officials expected to begin investigations to determine what sparked the blaze. The extent of damage to students’ personal belongings is also yet to be fully assessed.School authorities are expected to make temporary arrangements for the displaced students while the Ghana National Fire Service continues its investigations into the incident.