A family of seven was left homeless following a fire at Craig Old Road, East Bank Demerara on Tuesday.
The Guyana Fire Service in a press release revealed that the fire occurred at about 10:26 hrs. The two-storey wooden and concrete house, owned by 73-year-old Josephine Throne, was destroyed.
“The building suffered significant damage, with a section measuring 28.3m x 15m completely destroyed, while an additional 15m x 5m of the ground floor’s eastern side sustained slight damage,” the Fire Service stated.
According to the fire service, the prompt and rapid response of firefighters managed to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other buildings.
“The firefighting team swiftly mobilized resources and applied strategic firefighting techniques. Leveraging 7,570 liters of water from available assets, including Water Carrier #14 and Light Pump #136, and subsequently operating from an open water source, one jet from each was utilized to combat the blaze,” the Fire Service said.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway.
