Tragedy struck the Saboba Senior High School in the Northern Region on Wednesday, January 22, when a fire broke out in the girls’ dormitory block, resulting in the death of a student.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, but it caused extensive damage, destroying personal belongings and other properties and leaving the school community devastated.
Emergency services faced significant difficulties in controlling the intense fire, according to reports.
Authorities have yet to release the identity of the deceased student or provide details on the full extent of the damage.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the blaze.
Fire outbreaks have become a menace in recent times, ravaging markets, homes, and other infrastructure and eventually causing property loss.