The Fire and Rescue Services in Kamuli are currently conducting an investigation into a fire outbreak that devastated Kamuli Girls Primary School, located in Bukwenge Cell, Sabawali Parish, Kamuli Municipality, Kamuli District, leaving pupils without their belongings.

This unfortunate incident transpired on the night of October 14, 2023, around midnight. The fire engulfed one of the dormitories housing P7 candidates, which included a total of 101 pupils.

Kasadha Michael, the spokesperson for Busoga North police, stated, “Swift action by the matron ensured the safe evacuation of the students to a secure location, averting potential harm as the fire escalated.”

“Our Fire and Rescue Services team effectively extinguished the flames. Sadly, the students lost their personal belongings, which included bedding, metallic cases containing books, and personal effects, as they were all consumed by the fire.”

Preliminary investigations conducted by the police suggest that the fire originated from an unoccupied lower bunk. A student on the upper bunk sensed the rising heat and promptly reported it to the matron.

Upon receiving the alert, the matron attempted to control the fire using an extinguisher during its initial stages. However, despite the staff’s efforts, the fire became uncontrollable, and the safety and evacuation of students took precedence over their belongings.