Kayunga fire destroys vehicles and property
According to Ssezibwa Region Police spokesperson Butoto Hellen, the fire started on March 16, 2025, at 12:01 pm in one of the parked vehicles before spreading to a second car and an extension behind the building.
A fire outbreak in Kayunga Central, Kayunga town council has destroyed two vehicles and an abandoned structure. (File photo)
By Simon Masaba
Journalists @New Vision
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A fire outbreak in Kayunga Central, Kayunga town council has destroyed two vehicles and an abandoned structure.
According to Ssezibwa Region Police spokesperson Butoto Hellen, the fire started on March 16, 2025, at 12:01 pm in one of the parked vehicles before spreading to a second car and an extension behind the building.
Meanwhile, Police firefighters responded to two separate fires in Kampala on March 15, 2025:
- Nakawa Division: A fire broke out at Mandela City Tyres warehouse on Sixth Street at 10:25 AM. It was caused by workers burning rubbish in the yard.
- Kireka Market: Another fire started at 3:30 AM, but police patrol units assisted firefighters in containing it.
The Director of Fire and Rescue Services, AIGP Stephen Tanui, reported a 13.8% increase in fire incidents in 2024, with most fires occurring in residential buildings and makeshift structures.
“School fires also increased by 9%, from 50 cases in 2023 to 55 cases in 2024,” Tanui added.
The Police urge businesses and market vendors to follow fire safety guidelines to prevent further incidents.