Entebbe police are investigating the cause of a fire which gutted the dormitory housing S.2 students at Mary Reparatrix Girls’ Secondary school Bugonga, Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District.
Deputy spokesperson of Kampala Metropolitan Police, ASP Luke Owoyesigire said the incident happened on Tuesday night at about 9:00pm.
“It is reported that while they were having supper, the family of Specioza Kaijukyo the school bursar felt an unusual smell of burning matter which prompted their maid identified as Elizabeth Mirembe to move outside and check what was happening,” he said.
“She then saw big flames of fire emanating from the senior two dormitory and immediately called her boss for help. The police were informed in time.”
The fire destroyed property worth millions of shillings.
No injury or death was registered during the fire, according to police.
Cases of school fires have been on the rise in recent years.
Researchers say most schools don’t follow fire safety measures.
Other causes of school fires include lack of CCTV cameras around the school, peer influence, poor communication, poor parenting and overloaded curriculum.
Owoyesigire said the Entebbe fire prevention and rescue services team responded and put out the fire.
“The teams from Criminal investigations and the Scene of crime officers recovered ash samples and a flat iron which have been exhibited for analysis,” he observed.
“Other observations were made and the team will give recommendations and feedback after the investigation. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.”
