In a tragic incident in northwestern Uganda, six members of a family lost their lives when lightning struck their home during a heavy rainstorm on Saturday.
Josephine Angucia, spokesperson for the West Nile regional police, confirmed that the strike occurred in Maracha District. The lightning ignited a fire that rapidly consumed the house while the family was asleep inside, preventing any chance of escape.
A statement from Oleba Town Council detailed that the victims comprised the parents and their four children. The fire spread swiftly, engulfing the entire structure before rescue efforts could be initiated.
Authorities have dispatched forensic experts to investigate the scene, with further information expected as the inquiry progresses.
