Two people have died and several others injured in an evening fire outbreak in Kyamuka Zone, Kamwokya, a Kampala suburb.
The fire broke out today at about 6.45 pm, destroying makeshift houses, timber workshops and shops among other items. The police fire brigade could hardly get to the scene due to the poor and narrow roads and congestion, leaving the affected residents with no choice but to put out the fire in the possible rudimentary ways they could.
There are conflicting reports on the cause of the fire. Some witnesses say that the fire was caused by a charcoal stove that was left burning, while others say that the fire was ignited by a careless smoker.
Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire says the fire could have been started after sparks from electricity lines in the area. Grace Namusisi, a resident says that there is rampant illegal power connection in the area which could have caused the fire.
Rita Nakayima, a resident blamed the fire brigade for arriving late. She says that the fire brigade arrived more than 30 minutes after the fire had started.
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