A fire outbreak on Monday afternoon razed part of a motor vehicle seat fabrication workshop in Ntinda, a Kampala suburb, leaving extensive damage to property.
Police confirmed that at least five vehicles were burnt beyond repair, while two others sustained partial damage. Several machines used in the fabrication process were also destroyed in the inferno.
The Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, said the fire started at around 1:20pm inside the workshop located in Nakawa Division.
“Today, 8th September 2025 at around 1:20pm, a fire broke out in a workshop at Ntinda, Nakawa Division. Five vehicles were burnt beyond repair, two others were partially damaged, and several machines destroyed. Police Fire Prevention and Rescue Services, together with UEDCL engineers, responded and contained the situation,” Owoyesigyire said in a statement.
Police fire brigades rushed to the scene and worked with engineers from the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to extinguish the flames before they spread to nearby structures. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
Investigations into the exact cause of the blaze are ongoing, though preliminary inquiries suggest it could have been triggered by an electrical fault. Police have since cordoned off the workshop to allow forensic teams to conduct a detailed assessment.
Incidents of workshop fires in Kampala have been on the rise, with authorities repeatedly urging business operators to observe safety standards, install fire extinguishers, and conduct regular equipment checks to minimize risks.