Nine homeless after Crabwood Creek fire

Nine people are now homeless following a fire, suspected to be electrical in nature, that destroyed their home at Lot 7B Grant 1804 Crabwood Creek, Corentyne Berbice, on Thursday.

Shenieza Yussuf, a housewife, was living in the three-bedroom wooden and concrete house with her husband, Farhaad Bacchus, and their seven children, aged 15, 14, 8, 7, 5, 3, and 2.

Shenieza told reporters that around 11:30 hrs, she and her children were on the lower floor when they noticed smoke on the upper flat of the building. Upon investigating, they discovered it was coming from one of the bedrooms where the fuse box is located.

The Skeldon fire station was contacted, and firefighters responded.

Shenieza stated that all their belongings, including important documents, were destroyed in the fire, making it difficult for her to estimate their losses.

The family is currently sheltering at a neighbour’s property until they can get back on their feet.

Anyone wishing to help the family can contact them on 603-5452 or 625-3609.