Kuala Lumpur: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has assured that prompt assistance will be provided to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tinggi Setapak following a fire incident at one of the school’s dormitory blocks yesterday. She emphasized that the current priority is to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and the entire school community.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the fire, which broke out at 8.43 pm, involved a dormitory block housing 91 male students. Fortunately, all students were reported to be safe, as they were at the school’s surau waiting for the Isyak prayers when the incident occurred.

Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Japari Tajuddin stated that the fire affected the first floor of the dormitory and caused 80 percent damage.