KANUNGU – The fierce fire outbreak has reduced the premises of Green Tree Bar & Restaurant in Kanungu District to ashes earlier this morning, destroying property estimated to be worth millions of shillings.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The devastating incident occurred at the establishment located in Butogota Central, Butogota Southern Ward, in Butogota Town Council, Kanungu District, sending shockwaves throughout the local business community.
Turyasingura Christopher, the devastated proprietor of Green Tree Bar & Restaurant, told this reporter that he had securely closed the premises at around 3:00 AM and retired to his residence for the night.
Christopher noted that he was jolted awake this morning by a frantic distress call notifying him that his prized establishment had been completely consumed by the raging inferno and reduced to smouldering ashes.
“I closed the bar at around 3 AM and went home to rest. At around 10 AM this morning, I received a distress call informing me that my premises were completely engulfed in flames. By the time I arrived, everything had already turned to ashes,” the devastated Christopher noted.
Both the police and local authorities bravely mobilized to contain the inferno, and their intervention proved crucial in preventing the blaze from spreading to neighbouring structures, which could have triggered an even greater catastrophe.
Nelson Tumushime, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, confirmed the incident and assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway to establish the exact cause of the fire.
He noted that preliminary investigations have allegedly suggested that the fire likely originated from an electrical short circuit, but emphasising that the investigations are still in their early stages.
“We have commenced investigations into this unfortunate incident. Our team is on the ground collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. While preliminary findings point to a possible electrical fault, we shall not rule out any other possibilities until our investigations are complete,” stated SP Tumushime.
The authorities have since urged the community to remain calm, and anyone with any information that could assist in the investigations should forward it to the authorities.
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