Bukhalalire Boys High School in Butula, Busia County, has been closed indefinitely following a dormitory fire that left six students injured and over 200 others displaced.

The fire broke out at around 11 p.m.

on Sunday, May 11, in one of the school's dormitories while students were asleep.

According to eyewitnesses, fire spread rapidly, consuming mattresses, bedding, books, and personal belongings before it was brought under control.