Rwanda Police has confirmed that a person suspected of involvement in a fire that damaged a furniture-making workshop in Kicukiro District, Kigali, is being questioned by relevant authorities.
The fire broke out on the afternoon of Monday, November 2, 2026, at a workshop in Niboye Sector where household furniture, including chairs, is made. Initial reports indicate that it may have originated from welding activities being carried out inside the building.
In a statement shared on social media, Rwanda Police said its officers responded promptly and extinguished the fire before it could spread to neighbouring businesses. the statement read “A building where chairs are made (Atelier) in Kicukiro District in Niboye Sector was caught by a fire that originated from welding activities. Police extinguished the fire before it spread to other businesses,”
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Residents Reported Smoke Before Fire Spread
Residents living near the affected building told IGIHE that they first noticed thick black smoke rising into the air before discovering that the fire had broken out in a wooden furniture workshop.
One of the workers at the workshop said they began hearing explosions from an area where materials are usually stored, although they could not establish what had triggered the fire. The worker said: “We do not know what caused this fire. The fire started burning around 4:30 in the evening,” Rwanda Police’s fire and rescue unit responded and conducted operations to put out the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby residential buildings.
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Police Questioning Suspected Individual
In a subsequent statement, Rwanda Police confirmed that an individual suspected of involvement in the incident was being questioned by the relevant authorities.
the police said: “The person suspected of involvement is being questioned by the relevant authorities,” The incident comes amid continued concerns among residents about the risks posed by fires in buildings used for workshops and commercial activities, particularly those located close to residential areas.
