Last evening Vivo energy Uganda, a company that distributes and markets shell products and services experienced a fire incident at its Kampala depot located on 7th street Industrial Area.
According to a press statement released by Vivo energy Corporate Communications Manager Valery Oketcho , stringent emergency procedures were activated immediately and the fire was contained within the location and later fully extinguished.
Unfortunately 11 people were confirmed to have sustained injuries from the incident.
“We can confirm that eleven people from the depot and the nearby street vendor unfortunately sustained injuries as a result of the incident and were immediately rushed to the International Hospital Kampala where they are currently receiving treatment. Three of these are currently in intensive care, a further one is in the high dependency unit and the remaining eight people are being treated for minor injuries.
We have contacted all these individuals’ families and will be remaining in close contact with all the admitted to monitor their condition and ensure they are receiving the very best treatment and medical attention,” stated the press statement.
Oketcho also stated that Vivo Energy is in the meantime working with the relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the incident.
