By Mutuvi Janet
A fire has razed down Salama Boarding school for the Blind in Uganda, Kampala killing 11 people.
Apart from the eleven, it is alleged that more than six people were found in critical condition and immediately rushed to hospital.
Ms. Fatuma Ndisaba, a top official in Mukono said that the victims, including children aged between 7 and 10 were burned beyond recognition.
Speaking to the press, she noted that the victims’ bodies will be identified through a DNA test.
“Fire incidents at schools have been a cause of concern for education officials in the East African country where classrooms and dormitories are often crowded. There are no firefighting equipment in place and officials sometimes blame incidents on poor electrical connections,” Ndisaba added.
Richard Muhimba, the father of a deceased child was filled with sorrow following the unfortunate incident.
“I have no words to describe the pain I am going through. When I visited my son on Saturday, he was in good health but three days later, he is dead,” he lamented.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause the fire.
