A raging fire has destroyed a dormitory block at Sakafia Islamic Basic School in Sawaba, Asokore Mampong Municipality, Ashanti Region, leaving students in shock and despair.
The fire, which broke out around 2 a.m. on February 28, 2025, started in one of the rooms, causing panic among the students. Fortunately, the housemaster acted swiftly, ensuring that all students were safely evacuated. No casualties were reported.
Firefighters arrived late but managed to prevent the flames from spreading to other parts of the school.
Speaking to Citi News, on Friday, February 28, Senior Housemaster of Sakafia Islamic School, Umar Ibrahim recounted the situation stating, “The fire started around 2 a.m. when we were all asleep. I sleep in a separate room, while the students stay in a six-room dormitory. The children woke me up, and by then, most of them were still asleep. The senior housemistress and I had to quickly wake them up and help them escape the fire.”
The cause of the fire is yet to be revealed
