A fire at a girls school in central Kenya has resulted in an unknown number of deaths, according to police reports.

The incident occurred at a school for girls, though authorities have not yet released specific details about the location or timing of the fire. Police confirmed that fatalities have occurred but have not provided an exact death toll.

Search and rescue teams have been deployed to the scene to account for all students and staff members. The teams are working to determine the full extent of casualties from the incident.

Police are continuing their investigation into the cause of the fire. No additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident have been released at this time.

Authorities are expected to provide more information as the search operations continue and the investigation progresses.