Part of a French primary school known as Dominique Savio in Douala in the economic metropolis has been consumed by fire. Cameroon Intelligence Report gathered that fire broke out in the campus on Wednesday night.

Police sources say no loss of life has been recorded so far but reported significant material damage that involved the main office and classrooms.

The fire also affected the Roman Catholic Church building next to the school. An inquiry has been opened to determine whether it was an accident or arson.

By Sonne Peter in Douala