A FIRE of unknown origin, on Thursday night, completely destroyed ND&S furniture factory at La Jalousie, West Coast Demerara.

According to information received, the tragedy occurred sometime around 22:30hrs, while the proprietor of the business, Parasram Mahadeo, was sound asleep in his home at the top flat of the building. The cause of the fire is still to be ascertained. Guyana Chronicle spoke to the daughter of the business owner, Natasha Mahadeo, who stated that her father was able to escape the building unharmed. From her information, the fire department was promptly contacted by one of the neighbours and shortly arrived on the scene to contain the blaze.

Natasha Mahadeo stated that they were not able to ascertain the origin of the fire and that the ranks of the Guyana Fire Service were conducting an investigation to gather that information. Further, she stated that they were unable to save any of the items in the factory and were working along with staff members to detail the total cost of damages.
“We were not able to save anything form the factory of itself, but, from the store, with the help from neighbours of course, we were able to save some pieces from the showroom.” Destroyed in the building were several pieces of furniture, wood, ply, fabric and several pieces of machinery.