In Guyana, a nation in the northeastern region of South America, a fire that destroyed their dormitories at the Mahdia Secondary School claimed the lives of no less than 20 youngsters.
Irfaan Ali, the president of Guyana, responded by calling the catastrophe that started shortly before midnight a “major disaster.”
“This is a horrific incident, it’s tragic, it’s painful, and I cannot imagine the pain of the parents and the children,” he added. “As a country, we will have to deal with this.”
The pupils were reportedly asleep when the fire tore through the school’s female dormitory, according to Sun UK.
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As of the time of filing this report, five planes were said to have taken off to support health officials, with plans to transport seven children to Georgetown for treatment.
Photos from the scene showed smoke billowing from the building as the fire raged.
The Sun UK reports that the government, in a statement, said, “We ask that our prayers continue to be with these children, their families, and communities.”
The cause of the fire was yet to be determined as of the time this report was filed.
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