NEWS- The Police in Rwampara district are investigating the circumstances that led to a fire outbreak that razed down two boys dormitories at Rwenyaga Secondary School in Mwizi sub county, Rwampara District.
It’s alleged that the incident happened on Sunday, 14th April 2024 at around 7:30 PM, at Rwenyaga Secondary School when most of the students had gone to watch a football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa in the school’s main hall.
According to SP Kasasira Samson, the Police spokesperson for the Rwizi region, the fire broke out in the Felix block, which houses two dormitories i.e Peace accommodating 48 students, and Rich, accommodating 32 students.
Kasasira stated that a senior six student who was revising in a nearby classroom quickly reported the matter to the teachers, who then disconnected the electricity.
The information from Police indicates that the fire started in the Peace dormitory, but they were able to rescue property from the Rich dormitory. Attempts were made to extinguish the fire with water and soil, but unfortunately, all the property in the Peace Dormitory, including the roof of the structure, were destroyed.
Fortunately, no students were affected during this incident.
Police investigations show that a charcoal flat iron was left on a bed as students were rushing to watch the Arsenal match. This could have been the cause of the fire outbreak, while inquiries into the matter are still ongoing.
