A fire of unknown origin at the Mahdia dormitory in Region Eight on Sunday has resulted in the death of 20 students who were residing at the facility.
The News Desk understands that those killed were students of the Madhia Secondary School but were from far reach areas within the region.
While the circumstances surrounding the fire are unknown at this time, the Government has mobilized resources to the region.
In a statement, the Government noted that “We have lost many beautiful souls in that fire. The death toll currently stands at 20, while several others received injuries.”
Additionally, five planes have been dispatched to Mahdia to support the regional health officials with additional medical supplies and medivacs. At this moment, seven children are prepared to be medivac to Georgetown.
Prime Minister, Mark Phillips is also leading a team of cabinet and other officials to Madhia whilst Minister Benn is already on the ground.
The president and other officials are supporting efforts at Ogle to receive the critical patients and coordinate an emergency plan of action. A full-scale medical emergency action plan has been launched.
