Uganda: Three Children Killed in Inferno

Tragedy struck Katooma Trading Centre in Ibanda District on Sunday night when three children from the same family were burnt to death at their home. The Ibanda District Police Commander, Mr Richard Ecegu, said the fire, which started at 9pm, could have been caused by a burning candle left unattended by the mother of the children who had reportedly locked them in the house and went to a bar.

Mr Ecegu said: "We are investigating the origin of the fire. We rushed to the scene after getting the reports but unfortunately it was too late to rescue the children."

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