Liberian President George Weah took to social media to send his condolences to the families of the victims and asked the nation to keep them in their prayers.
“My prayers go out to the families of the children that died last night in Paynesville City; as a result of a deadly fire that engulfed their school building. This is a tough time for the families of the victims and all of Liberia. Deepest condolences go out to the bereaved,” President Weah said on his official Twitter account.
