Bulenga; Business Community loses properties worth billions in fire

The Police at Wakiso and Bulenga are investigating a fire outbreak that occurred early this morning at Bulenga Nakuwadde in Wakiso District.

ASP Luke Owoyesigyire Deputy Public Relations Officer Kampala Metropolitan Police says reports indicate that at 4am, electricity wires sparked in the area, igniting a fire that swiftly spread to five maize stores and a plastic bag manufacturing company.

The Fire Prevention and Rescue team were alerted and responded swiftly, successfully containing and extinguishing the fire.

While investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the fire outbreak, Owoyesigyire says initial findings suggest that the businesses affected have incurred significant losses, estimated to be worth billions of shillings.

Fortunately, no injuries or loss of life have been reported.