KAMPALA: Police are investigating circumstances under which fire razed the popular Cafe Bravo Restaurant at Uganda House on Kampala Road this Friday morning.
“The fire, suspected to have ignited around 5:00 am, swiftly engulfed the restaurant premises,” said Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire.
“Investigations into the cause of the fire outbreak are currently underway, with investigators actively gathering evidence at the scene to aid in determining the root cause,” he added.
Police said their Fire Prevention and Rescue Services promptly arrived at the scene and successfully contained the fire before it could spread further throughout the building.
Property at the cafe was significantly damaged.
“Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or fatalities resulting from the incident,” said Owoyesigyire.
Such cases of fire outbreaks are rare in Kampala.
Police statistics showed a 9% reduction in fires, with incidents dropping from 1,258 in 2022 to 1,144 in 2023.
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