Fire guts school hostel in Plateau

There was panic in Jos, Plateau State capital on Thursday when fire engulfed one of the hostels at St Louis College.

The fire incident which broke out at 6pm was said to have destroyed furniture, mattresses and other valuables.

Fortunately, the incident took place while the students were on holiday, averting possible casualties.

According to Vanguard, an eyewitness, Taiwo Olayinka, said several properties were destroyed in the affected hostel.

“An unfortunate fire gutted one of the hostels in the school. Thankfully, students are on holiday, but furniture, mattresses and other valuables are being consumed by the inferno,” the eyewitness said.

At the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire could not be immediately known and it is not clear if fire firefighters have arrested the situation.