Welder arrested after fire razes kiosks at Kampala's National Theatre

May 15, 2022 5:35 PM

A raging fire has gutted kiosks in the parking lot of the National Theatre in Kampala this afternoon but the cause of the fire is not yet known according to Police.

Fire at the National Theatre

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A welder identified as Vincent Sanjo has been arrested and detained at Kampala Central Police station on allegations of having caused the fire, according to Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson.

Sanjo was reportedly welding in one of the kiosks when the fire started according to eyewitnesses, adding that they saw sparks from the welding machine.

“Property worth millions of shillings has been destroyed in a fire that broke out at the National Theatre. The fire started as a result of welding form one of the kiosks and before it could spread, the police fire department put it off,” Mr Owoyesgyire said.

Most kiosks that were destroyed by fire have been selling alcoholic beverages and snacks to the artisans and other people that visit the Theatre regularly. Other kiosks contained clothes and shoes from, mobile money tables paraphernalia and stationery.