Fire erupts in classroom, 21 children injured

LAHORE: At least 21 school children and a teacher sustained burnt injuries as fire erupted in their classroom at a school in Shadara area of the city, Geo News reported.

According to rescue sources, four fire tenders doused the blaze that erupted when the teacher struck a match to light the classrooms' gas heater.

The injured children are aged between 10 to 12 years old. The injured have been shifted to Mayo Hospital.

A case has been lodged against school administration.