The Police Fire Prevention and Rescue Services are currently battling a fire outbreak in Kyamuka Zone, Kamwokya that started at around 7:00pm.

Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, said fire fighters at the scene with the territorial Police of Kira Road had so far confirmed two deaths of a male adult and a female adult. By press time, the identities of the victims were yet to be established.

Several makeshift wooden houses and food kiosks were razed in the fire. Similarly, a number of injuries from the locals and police responders had been registered.

He explained that the fire was suspected to have started after sparks from nearby electricity lines.

Many people fled their houses when they suddenly caught fire, destroying everything they owned. “I just grabbed my children and run. Property can be replaced but lives cannot,” one woman said.

The fire fighters reported difficulty in accessing the fire site due to lack of access roads. The struggle to contain the fire was still on by press time.