Pasitora Kamugisha, a resident of the area, reported that the incident was promptly conveyed to the Elegu police. However, by the time authorities arrived, the structures were already consumed by the flames. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
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Some of the burnt structures.
A devastating wildfire in Lorikwo West, Elegu Town Council, Amuru district, has reduced nine makeshift structures and numerous household possessions to ashes.
The fire, suspected to have ignited from a charcoal stove, started around 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, engulfing properties such as furniture, clothing, bedding, and cooking utensils.
Pasitora Kamugisha, a resident of the area, reported that the incident was promptly conveyed to the Elegu police. However, by the time authorities arrived, the structures were already consumed by the flames. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
David Ongom Mudong, the West Aswa River Region Police Spokesperson, revealed that on Wednesday evening, the Police fire and emergency rescue services in Elegu responded swiftly, successfully extinguishing the fire before it could spread to other nearby structures.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire originated from an unattended charcoal stove.
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