A FIRE of unknown origin yesterday destroyed the home of a Chateau Margot, East Coast Demerara family.The fire reportedly began at about 10:00hrs, and according to eyewitnesses, the occupants, a man and a woman, were seen leaving with suitcases while the house was burning.

They say it was the neighbours who called the Guyana Fire Service, but by the time the tender arrived, it was too late; the house had already been burnt to the ground.
Word is that investigations are underway into the matter.