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Night Fire in Dorms Kills 7 at Nigerian Girls' School

Tuesday, 01 December 2015 05:19 PM EST

KANO, Nigeria (AP) — An official says a fire has gutted the dormitories of a girls' high school in northern Kano state, killing 7 students and injuring 25.

Deputy Kano state Gov. Hafiz Abubakar said Monday that a committee will investigate the cause.

He said Sunday night's fire gutted the hostel of the Government Girls' Secondary School in Gezawa, about 25 kilometers (15 miles) from Kano city.

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An official says a fire has gutted the dormitories of a girls' high school in northern Kano state, killing 7 students and injuring 25.Deputy Kano state Gov. Hafiz Abubakar said Monday that a committee will investigate the cause.He said Sunday night's fire gutted the hostel...
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Tuesday, 01 December 2015 05:19 PM
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