Massive Fire Breaks Out at Girls’ School in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Students Rescued

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Girls’ School in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 1,400 Students Safely Evacuated

In a heart-stopping incident, nearly 1,400 girl students in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province had a lucky escape on Monday when a massive fire engulfed their school building. The Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Haripur district’s Sirikot village was the scene of the terrifying blaze, which swept through the building while hundreds of students were inside.

According to a report by Geo News, firefighters and local residents sprang into action to put out the fire, despite facing challenges in reaching the remote mountainous location. Fortunately, all 1,400 students were safely evacuated from the school building, which suffered extensive damage due to the blaze.

Thankfully, no lives were lost in the incident, as confirmed by the rescue department. The Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, attributed the fire to a short circuit and assured that an investigation was underway to determine the cause.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by educational institutions in the restive province, which has seen attacks on school buildings by militants in the past. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur commended the timely action taken by rescue officials and pledged to compensate for the losses caused by the fire.

As the education department and district administration work to make the school functional again, the provincial government is focused on ensuring the safety and security of all educational institutes to prevent such incidents in the future. The resilience and quick response of the rescue teams undoubtedly saved the lives of 1,400 students, highlighting the importance of preparedness and vigilance in the face of emergencies.