A fire incident occurred at a warehouse belonging to DAS Handling Ltd, a handling service provider located near the premises of Entebbe International Airport, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) confirmed the incident, stating that the affected building is situated outside the airport’s boundaries.
Upon the discovery of the fire, firefighting teams were promptly contacted and immediately responded to the scene. UCAA, in collaboration with relevant authorities, is actively working to suppress the fire. Simultaneously, investigations into the root cause of the incident are currently underway, as revealed in a statement issued by UCAA on behalf of DAS.
Vianney Luggya, the spokesperson of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, shared insights into the incident with the media. The fire incident occurred during the night of Tuesday, September 13, 2023. However, the exact cause of the fire remains subject to investigation.
Warehouses belonging to both DAS Handlers Agency and the National Medical Store were significantly affected by the fire. Notably, National Medical Stores incurred losses of mosquito nets as a result of the incident. DAS Handling Ltd, operating as one of the ground handlers at the airport, maintains offices adjacent to the Protea Hotel, situated outside the airport’s perimeter fence.
The fire incident near Entebbe International Airport has prompted swift action from firefighting teams and aviation authorities. As investigations into the cause of the fire progress, further details will emerge, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.
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