Fire Razes Homes in Kisenyi II, Leaving Residents in Tears and Destitution
KAMPALA – A devastating fire swept through the densely populated neighborhood of Kisenyi II in Kampala this morning, reducing homes to ashes and leaving a trail of sorrow and immense property loss.
The cause of the inferno, which erupted in the early hours, is not yet known and is currently under investigation by authorities. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, struggling with the narrow access roads characteristic of the area to bring it under control.
The impact on the community was immediate and severe. Countless families have been rendered homeless, their lives upended in a matter of hours. The visible grief was palpable as residents gathered around the smoldering remains of their houses, many having lost all their worldly possessions.
Preliminary estimates indicate that property worth millions of Ugandan shillings was destroyed. The destroyed items include household goods, personal savings, and small businesses that operated from the homes, compounding the economic tragedy for the affected families.
Local council officials and the Red Cross are currently on the ground assessing the situation to provide immediate emergency relief, including temporary shelter, food, and clothing for the victims.
As the community begins the heartbreaking task of sorting through the debris, the incident highlights ongoing concerns about fire safety and emergency response preparedness in Kampala’s informal settlements.
