Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Six Children in Wakiso District

Locals in Mulanda B, Kisubi parish, Kajjansi town council, Wakiso district are still grieving the loss of six children to a devastating house fire

The deceased children aged between two and 16 years. The fire engulfed the residence of Bakita Ayang, a South Sudanese national, on Wednesday morning. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

Local residents promptly alerted the Kisubi police station, although it took approximately two hours for the fire brigade to be mobilized. By the time the fire was contained, six children had already lost their lives. Two adult women were rescued and are currently receiving medical treatment at Kisubi hospital.

Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy spokesperson for Kampala metropolitan police, described the incident as tragic, saying the community’s unsuccessful attempts to save the children due to the swift spread of the fire throughout the house.

“The fire outbreak in Mulanda B, Kisubi, resulted in the devastating loss of six young lives,” explained Owoyesigyire. “Despite efforts by community members to rescue them, the children, aged between 2 and 16, succumbed to the fire.”he said

The bodies of the victims, which were burnt beyond recognition, were retrieved and taken to Mulago mortuary for postmortem examination following the fire brigade’s intervention.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire might have started from an electronic kettle left unattended in the sitting room and connected to a socket. However, further inquiries will be conducted to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.

Police have secured the scene and are gathering additional information to fully understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. Owoyesigyire emphasized the importance of caution and vigilance to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

This fire adds to a series of devastating incidents that have occurred in the Kampala metropolitan area over recent years, underscoring the critical importance of fire safety awareness and prevention measures within communities.