Harare Correspondent
HARARE \u2013 Churchill Boys High School was plunged into chaos on Monday afternoon after a ferocious fire gutted three Form 1 and 2 dormitories, reducing the buildings to ashes and leaving students\u2019 belongings destroyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities suspect the blaze stemmed from a combination of a gas leakage and an electrical fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fire erupted at precisely 3 p.m., according to school headmaster Mr. Aquanose Mavhunga, who confirmed the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe dormitories were completely burnt to ashes. We immediately alerted the Fire Brigade, who responded swiftly and managed to contain the flames within 30 minutes,\u201d Mavhunga stated, visibly shaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students lost critical possessions, including trunks, uniforms, bedding, and blankets, with the school yet to determine the total value of the damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are still assessing the extent of the destruction,\u201d Mavhunga added. \u201cOur priority now is to support the affected learners and secure temporary accommodations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No injuries were reported, but the incident has disrupted campus life for dozens of pupils. Parents and guardians rushed to the school following the emergency, with many expressing distress over the sudden loss of their children\u2019s property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local fire officials are investigating the exact cause, though preliminary findings point to the dual factors of a gas leak and faulty wiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe will conduct a thorough inquiry to prevent such tragedies in the future,\u201d said a spokesperson for the Harare Fire Brigade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The school administration has appealed for community support to assist displaced students, while Zimbabwe\u2019s Ministry of Education is expected to intervene with emergency resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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