Two people died in the Kampala hotel fire that broke out early Wednesday. Rescue workers still search through every room at Sunrise Hotel trying to check all the damage. Thick smoke makes seeing almost impossible as teams move through the building. They face serious problems reaching certain areas because the air remains filled with harmful fumes.
Patrick Onyango from Kampala Metropolitan Police said rescuers managed to enter several rooms despite these difficult conditions. The operation continues as teams work slowly through the dangerous structure. They found a second body during their latest search efforts. The first person discovered after flames engulfed the hotel has been confirmed dead.
Officials identified the first victim as Akot Akol Arop Chan from South Sudan. Medical staff transported his body to Mulago for doctors to determine exactly how he died. The second person found dead remains unknown at this time. No details about this victim have been released by authorities yet.
Police promise additional information as the rescue operation moves forward. Emergency teams keep working throughout the damaged hotel looking for anyone else trapped inside. The fire destroyed many parts of the building located near downtown Kampala. Onyango mentioned updates will come later when rescue crews finish their complete examination of all hotel rooms.
Patrick Onyango from Kampala Metropolitan Police said rescuers managed to enter several rooms despite these difficult conditions. The operation continues as teams work slowly through the dangerous structure. They found a second body during their latest search efforts. The first person discovered after flames engulfed the hotel has been confirmed dead.
Officials identified the first victim as Akot Akol Arop Chan from South Sudan. Medical staff transported his body to Mulago for doctors to determine exactly how he died. The second person found dead remains unknown at this time. No details about this victim have been released by authorities yet.
Police promise additional information as the rescue operation moves forward. Emergency teams keep working throughout the damaged hotel looking for anyone else trapped inside. The fire destroyed many parts of the building located near downtown Kampala. Onyango mentioned updates will come later when rescue crews finish their complete examination of all hotel rooms.
