“Today, at approximately 9 am, a devastating fire erupted at City House in Kampala, resulting in one confirmed fatality. The deceased individual has yet to be identified, and the body has been transported to the City Mortuary Mulago for a thorough postmortem examination,” Mr Owoyesigyire said.
Explaining the incident in detail, Owoyesigyire told journalists that the incident response team of about 7 fire brigade trucks arrived swiftly at the scene to stop the fire but admitted that the Police delayed the extinguishing because it lacked hydrants near the fire scene.
“Following the heroic efforts of the Fire Prevention and Rescue services, the blaze has been successfully extinguished, preventing further escalation,” he said, adding that an immediate investigation has been initiated to determine the precise cause of the fire.
“The findings of this investigation will be communicated promptly to the public.”
Initial reports from eyewitnesses speculate that the fire might have been caused by a few individuals who were cooking within the premises.
“In the darkest moments, firefighters are the ones who rush towards the danger to bring others to safety.”
Great Firefighters Share
From January to March 2025, Uganda experienced eight major fire incidents — a sobering pattern that left behind destroyed businesses, displaced families, and lives tragically lost.
This isn’t just about isolated accidents. These fires reflect deeper, systemic challenges — weak emergency response, poor urban planning, outdated safety infrastructure, and limited public awareness.