A devastating fire broke out early Thursday morning, December 19, 2024, at a motor garage and carpentry workshop in Makerere Ku Bbiri, behind the Crown House building.
However, the inferno, which reportedly began around 4:30 a.m., caused significant destruction, consuming vehicles brought in for repairs and valuable furniture items. Property worth millions of shillings has been reduced to ashes.
Residents in the vicinity woke up to thick smoke and flames engulfing the premises. Efforts to contain the fire were initially hampered by its intensity, with firefighters and police still battling the blaze more than two hours later. By press time, the situation remained critical, raising concerns about the extent of the losses and the safety of nearby structures.
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Furthermore, witnesses described scenes of panic as workshop owners and workers tried in vain to salvage what they could. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but preliminary suspicions point to an electrical fault or mishandling of flammable materials often used in such workshops.
As the affected owners count their losses, the community is rallying to provide support while awaiting updates on efforts to fully extinguish the fire and assess the overall damage.
In conclusion, this incident highlights the urgent need for enhanced fire safety measures in commercial premises, particularly in high-risk operations like garages and carpentry workshops. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation to establish the exact cause and prevent future occurrences.
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