Fire guts Kisubi Girls primary school dormitory

A fire, reportedly ignited by lightning, destroyed a dormitory at St Theresa – Kisubi Girls primary school on Wednesday morning, resulting in the destruction of property valued at millions of shillings.

However, there were no casualties or injuries, as reported by the school administrators and the police. The incident occurred around 7:30 am during a morning drizzle when the pupils were already outside, preparing for their lessons. 

In response to the emergency, the pupils were swiftly evacuated from the main campus to the older buildings in the parking lot to ensure their safety. The deputy headmaster Gerald Kizito noted that all pupils and staff were safe.

The affected dormitory housed learners from lower classes up to primary four. A police patrol vehicle and a few officers were observed near the affected building, as they were still working with school administrators.