1 person killed as fire guts more than 50 maize mills,100 houses in Uganda

1 person killed as fire guts more than 50 maize mills,100 houses in Uganda

More than 1,000 people lose livelihoods in congested slums

By Godfrey Olukya

KAMPALA, Uganda (AA) - One person was killed in a fire that destroyed more than 50 maize mills and 100 houses Friday on the outskirts of the capital, Kampala.

“Police are investigating a fire outbreak that took place today afternoon in Kisenyi. The police directorate of fire prevention and rescue services responded and managed to extinguish the fire,” police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigire said in a statement.

He said Godfrey Mukasa, 50, was found dead during a search of the area.

”It has been established that Mukasa was seated with his friends when the fire started but he was unable to flee because he had disabilities,” he added.

The fire took time for it to be contained because the area is in a congested slum and not easy to reach by firefighters.

More than 1,000 people have lost their livelihood because the area where the fire burned is where they were earning a living.





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