In a harrowing incident on Monday, over 1,000 students and teachers were safely rescued from a devastating fire that engulfed the
Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Sirikot, Haripur district. The fire, caused by an electrical short-circuit, rapidly spread through the building due to the presence of flammable materials, including wooden furniture in classrooms.
As the fire broke out, quick-thinking locals and rescuers sprang into action, managing to evacuate all students and staff members before the flames consumed the entire structure. Despite strong winds complicating the firefighting efforts, the community’s swift response ensured that no injuries were reported.
The school’s location, fortunately, in a non-congested area, helped prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings.
