Police Probe Dormitory Fire That Killed 12-Year-Old Pupil in Kamuli



By Kenneth Wamatoyi. 


The territorial police in Kamuli District are investigating the cause of a fire that claimed the life of a 12-year-old pupil and destroyed property at Balawoli Primary School.




The tragic incident occurred on the night of Sunday, May 25, 2025, at around 11:00 p.m., when a fire broke out in the boys’ dormitory at the school located in Balawoli Town Council, Kamuli District. The blaze reduced pupils’ belongings, including mattresses and scholastic materials, to ashes.



The deceased has been identified as Famba Bernard, a Primary Five pupil and son of the school matron.







According to eyewitness accounts, the fire rapidly engulfed the dormitory, making it impossible for the child to escape. His two siblings attempted to alert the school matron, who was at the girls’ wing approximately 70 meters away, but by then, Bernard had already been trapped inside as the flames intensified.




ASP Michael Kasadha, spokesperson for Busoga North Police, stated that preliminary investigations suggest an electrical short circuit could have been the cause of the fire. However, further inquiries are underway to determine the exact cause.

The victim’s body was recovered and transported to Kamuli General Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination.





Authorities continue to investigate the incident to ensure such tragedies are prevented in the future.

 

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