Police in Kassanda District have launched investigations into the cause of a fire that destroyed a dormitory at Kaka Memorial Primary School in Kiganda Town Council, while praising residents for their swift response that prevented the blaze from spreading to other buildings.
The fire broke out at around 6:50 p.m. on July 2, 2026, at the school located in Kaka Zone, Kiganda Town Council.
According to Wamala Region Police Spokesperson SSP Lameck Kigozi, officers from Kiganda Police Station responded immediately after receiving reports of the incident. By the time police arrived, residents had already mobilised and were working together to contain the fire.
“The community acted quickly using buckets, jerrycans, saucepans, sand and other available materials to extinguish the flames before they could spread to other buildings,” SSP Kigozi said.
Their swift intervention helped save the rest of the school infrastructure and prevented further destruction of pupils’ belongings.
Police confirmed that no learners or staff members were injured and no lives were lost in the incident.
“We want to assure parents that there were no casualties. Although some pupils lost clothes and scholastic materials in the fire, everyone is safe,” Kigozi added.
Authorities have since cordoned off the affected area as investigations continue to establish the exact cause of the fire and assess the extent of the damage.
Police also commended residents of Kiganda for their quick and coordinated response during the emergency.
“The public’s timely intervention greatly minimised the damage. We encourage communities to continue responding safely to emergencies instead of waiting for police, whose arrival can sometimes be delayed by distance and operational challenges,” Kigozi said.
Investigations into the cause of the fire and the full extent of the losses are ongoing.
