This archive report was first published on 25 September 2019.
On Wednesday at 2am, a devastating fire swept through the finance offices of Busia County, causing significant damage.
The incident occurred within the vicinity of a fire engine at the county headquarters, raising questions about the effectiveness of the county's emergency response.
A statement from the county assured the public that the situation was under control and that all destroyed files had been backed up.
However, the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, with investigations ongoing to determine the origin of the inferno.
County Offices Gutted by 2am Fire
"There has been a fire incident at Governor's office which was controlled by the fire brigade. Investigations by relevant authorities are ongoing," the statement read in part.
