A fire broke out at Sunrise Hotel near Mukwano Mall early Wednesday, killing one person. The blaze started around 10:00 a.m. on February 5, 2025, quickly spreading across the ground floor of the building located on Rashid Khamis Road. Firefighters from the Directorate of Fire and Rescue Services arrived at the scene fast but faced challenges due to heavy smoke that filled up hallways throughout the structure. Many guests struggled to leave because they could barely see through the thick, dark clouds.
The fire claimed the life of a man believed to be about 45 years old, according to Patrick Onyango, who speaks for Kampala Metropolitan Police. The exact cause remains unknown as teams continue investigating what sparked such a deadly blaze. Property damage runs into billions of shillings at the popular hotel destination. Staff members worked alongside emergency responders to help people escape from the upper floors during the emergency.
Rescue workers managed to control the flames despite difficult conditions inside the smoke-filled building. Several guests lost all their belongings as rooms burned completely before help could arrive. Local authorities closed off streets around the hotel, allowing fire trucks better access during the crisis. The rescue mission kept going for hours after the initial alarm sounded throughout the neighborhood.
Onyango confirmed that police officers stayed at the location searching for any additional victims or survivors. Business owners from nearby shops watched as smoke poured out from windows during the height of the disaster. Families of hotel guests gathered outside, hoping for news about loved ones caught inside when the fire began. The emergency team plans to remain at Sunrise Hotel until they complete a full assessment of structural damage caused by heat and water.
The fire claimed the life of a man believed to be about 45 years old, according to Patrick Onyango, who speaks for Kampala Metropolitan Police. The exact cause remains unknown as teams continue investigating what sparked such a deadly blaze. Property damage runs into billions of shillings at the popular hotel destination. Staff members worked alongside emergency responders to help people escape from the upper floors during the emergency.
Rescue workers managed to control the flames despite difficult conditions inside the smoke-filled building. Several guests lost all their belongings as rooms burned completely before help could arrive. Local authorities closed off streets around the hotel, allowing fire trucks better access during the crisis. The rescue mission kept going for hours after the initial alarm sounded throughout the neighborhood.
Onyango confirmed that police officers stayed at the location searching for any additional victims or survivors. Business owners from nearby shops watched as smoke poured out from windows during the height of the disaster. Families of hotel guests gathered outside, hoping for news about loved ones caught inside when the fire began. The emergency team plans to remain at Sunrise Hotel until they complete a full assessment of structural damage caused by heat and water.
