A fire broke out at an electrical equipment warehouse belonging to the Rwanda Energy Regulatory Authority (REG) in Kigabiro Sector, Rwamagana District, on Monday evening, September 7, 2026.
The fire started at around 8:00 p.m., severely damaging equipment stored at the facility.
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Cables and Transformers Destroyed
The warehouse contained electrical equipment used in the distribution of electricity to communities, including cables, transformers and other related equipment.
Some of the equipment was destroyed by the fire, while emergency responders managed to salvage items that had not been affected.
Cause of Fire Still Unknown
The Eastern Province Police Spokesperson, SSP Hamdun Twizeyimana, confirmed the incident and said the cause of the fire remains unknown.
he said: “So far the fire has been contained and extinguished, but we do not yet know the extent of the damage or the cause of the fire. It is a warehouse of equipment used in the distribution of electricity in Giturage, including cables, transformers and others.”
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Investigation Underway
SSP Twizeyimana said an investigation has already begun to establish what caused the fire and assess the damage to the equipment used by REG to distribute electricity to the community.
Emergency services responded quickly and succeeded in containing and extinguishing the fire.
Police Warn Against Fire Risks
Twizeyimana urged residents and licensed business operators to avoid storing flammable materials together or dumping flammable waste in places where it could easily catch fire, particularly during hot weather.
he said.: “It is good for people to avoid storing flammable materials together, and to avoid throwing flammable garbage wherever they find it, especially during these hot weather, because it can be one of the causes of these accidents.”
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Businesses Urged to Keep Fire Extinguishers
The Eastern Province Police spokesperson also urged business owners and operators to keep fire extinguishers at their premises and ensure that workers know how to use them.
He said having the necessary firefighting equipment can help prevent fires from spreading before emergency services arrive.
