The two children belonging to Ngabonziza Norbert and Bantegeye Kayitesi died yesterday night as candle flames caught and burnt mattresses and mosquito net spreading to the entire house and burnt to ashes all equipment inside.
Police spokesperson in Kigali city, CIP Umutesi Marie Gorette has told IGIHE that the house was burnt by a candle lit by 18 year old girl who lived with the children. The fire gut the house as the girl went to buy another candle as they had no electricity.
“It is true that two children died. Their parents were not present and had left the children to 18 years old girl. She lit a candle and went to buy another. The lady found the house burning as she returned back,” she said.
CIP Umutesi explained that Police fire brigade intervened to extinguish the fire but found the children already dead.
“The girl is a relative and the fire was not intentional. It is however a result of carelessness related to leaving the candle burning and returning late,” he said.
CIP Umutesi appealed citizens against leaving flammables burning because it poses incendiary risks.
The bodies were taken to Kacyiru district hospital for postmortem.
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