Police officers residing at Wandegeya Police Barracks in Kampala are counting losses after a fire broke out at the facility on Thursday afternoon, October 15, 2026, destroying household property worth millions of shillings. The incident caused concern among residents as flames spread through the barracks, leaving several officers with damaged belongings.

The fire reportedly started at around 3:00 pm, catching residents by surprise as they watched flames engulf parts of the residential facility. Several household items belonging to the officers were reportedly destroyed, although the full extent of the damage was yet to be established by the time of publication.

Eyewitnesses said the incident attracted attention in the surrounding area as thick smoke billowed into the sky above Wandegeya. The smoke was visible from different parts of the neighbourhood, prompting concern among residents as the fire continued to burn.

The Police Fire Brigade responded to the scene and launched efforts to extinguish the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to other sections of the barracks. Emergency responders worked to bring the situation under control and minimise further destruction of property.

Several police officers living at the barracks are reported to have lost household belongings in the incident. The affected residents now face the challenge of assessing the damage and determining the value of the property destroyed by the fire.

However, the exact cause of the fire remained unknown at the time of publication. Authorities had not yet established what triggered the outbreak, while details regarding the possibility of injuries or other casualties had also not been confirmed.

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Police had not issued an official statement explaining the circumstances surrounding the incident by the time of publication. Further information is expected to clarify the cause of the fire, the extent of the destruction and whether any additional emergency measures will be taken at the facility. The incident has once again highlighted the risks associated with fire outbreaks in residential facilities, particularly where several households occupy the same premises. As the affected officers assess their losses, further updates from the relevant authorities are expected to provide a clearer picture of what happened at Wandegeya Police Barracks.