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A group of students at James Madison University evacuate their dorm rooms in response to a fire drill. The purpose of fire drills in buildings is to ensure that everyone knows how to exit safely as quickly as possible if a fire, smoke, carbon monoxide, or other emergency occurs, and to familiarize building occupants with the sound of the fire alarm.
The school started at 9:15 a.m., and during one of the breaks at 10:30 a.m., one of the girl students noticed the fire and alerted the teacher, and the news spread to other classes. [7] The fire sparked from the midday meal kitchen thatch and spread to the upper level, which also had a thatched roof and spread rapidly.
Cal Fire said the Eaton fire had engulfed more than 10,600 acres by Thursday morning. The Eaton Fire destroys a structure in Altadena, California, on Jan. 7, 2025. / Credit: AP Photo/Ethan Swope
Fire department officials blamed the delay in calling for help on the fact that the center's staff lacked adequate training in how to respond to emergencies. [4] Others attributed the delay to the fact that the fire damaged the center's phone line. [5] Kang Kwon-Soo, the president of a kindergarten in Puchon, was at the center with his students ...
Photos from the scenes of the blazes show how devastating they truly are. Here’s a look at some of the scenes around Los Angeles County this week. (1:04 p.m. ET) Several Schools Closed
At least 17 students have been killed and 14 injured following a fire in an elementary school dormitory in central Kenya, while a further 70 children remain unaccounted for, authorities said Friday.
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The fire brigade arrived with 19 fire engines and two hydraulic platforms. They doused the fire in an hour and rescued several students; however, several had jumped off the building to save themselves. [10] [11] A total of 22 students died: 18 girls and 4 boys, aged between 15 and 22.