The injured fire victims have been evacuated to IHK hospital.
An unspecified number of people have sustained burns following a fuel tank explosion at the Vivo Energy (Shell) Depot on 7th Street in the Industrial area in Kampala.
Fire trucks were seen extinguishing the fire that broke out this afternoon. The injured fire victims have been evacuated to IHK hospital.
In a statement dated February 2, 2022, Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell products and services, confirmed that there was a fire incident today at its Kampala Depot located on 7th Street Industrial Area.
“Vivo Energy’s stringent emergency procedures were activated immediately and the fire has been contained within the location. We are working closely with the relevant authorities to respond to the incident and investigate the situation,” the statement reads in part, adding: “We are currently unable to give any more details, however we will issue further information when possible.”
