A fire breaks out at St Louis College in Jos, Plateau State, and guts one of the school’s hostels, destroying furniture, mattresses and other valuables. The incident starts at about 6pm on Thursday at the college located after Standard Junction, according to reports.
Both outlets say the timing helps limit harm: the students are away on holiday when the fire occurs, which averts possible casualties. One report describes the scene as causing panic in Jos, while both confirm that the damaged items include bedding and other property stored in the hostel. Neither source cites an official cause of the fire, details of an investigation, or information on any injuries or arrests.
Overall, the accounts broadly agree on the location, approximate start time, extent of damage, and the fact that students are not present, but they differ mainly in emphasis—one focuses on the destruction list and holiday timing, while the other highlights the panic in the city.
