Fire has destroyed a boys’ dormitory at Child Care Nursery and Primary School in Buhara Sub-county, Kabale District, leaving property worth an estimated Shs30 million damaged.
The incident occurred on Monday night at around 9:00 p.m. in Karukoba Cell, Ntarabana Parish, according to police.
Kigezi Region Police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate said the fire was reported by the school director, Innocent Mbeinenamukama, prompting a swift response from the fire brigade.
“A fire tender led by SP Muhanguzi Moses and Sgt. Andrew Bikorwomuhangi responded to the scene and found flames had engulfed a room on the third floor used as a boys’ dormitory,” Maate said.
He added that the fire was successfully contained before spreading to the rest of the building and nearby structures.
No injuries or fatalities were reported.
He said that the blaze caused extensive damage to property, including beds, mattresses, books and clothing.
According to him, Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire was likely caused by an electrical short circuit.
“By the time of the incident, the school director, headteacher Merecerina Ahisibwe, teachers and local residents were at the scene as emergency teams handled the situation”. He said.
