A fire broke out at the Brethren in Christ Church-run Matopo High School in the early hours of Friday, July 5th, but fortunately, there were no reported fatalities or injuries.
In a statement, the school authorities stated that the fire, the cause of which could not be immediately determined, had erupted in the boys’ dormitory, resulting in the destruction of property. The school said:
We regret to inform the public of a devastating fire incident that occurred at Matopo High School in the early hours of Friday, the 5th of July 2024.
The fire broke out in the boys’ dormitory, resulting in the complete destruction of property. The dormitory houses 52 learners.
Everything including 52 school trucks, 52 beds, their uniforms and extra clothing was burnt to ashes.
Fortunately, due to the swift action of our students and staff, no lives were lost. All learners managed to escape safely.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) Fire Brigade and ZESA, but we are committed to ensuring transparency and accountability.
Our thoughts are with the affected learners, their families and the school during this difficult time.
We express our gratitude to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) fire brigade department, and The Ministry of Primary And Secondary Officials who promptly arrived at the scene to offer their hand.
The school added that ensuring the safety and well-being of learners is its utmost priority, and it will implement all necessary measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
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