A FIRE of unknown origin has completely destroyed the northern section of the Criminal Investigation Department’s (CID’s) Office at Anna Regina Police Station, in Region Two. The fire allegedly occurred on July 14 around 05:00 hours. The Criminal Investigation Department’s office building is located on the north-eastern corner of the Anna Regina Police Station.

According to information reaching Guyana Chronicle, a police constable was making routine checks around 05:06 hours, on Tuesday, when he observed smoke coming from the Regional Detective Inspector’s office.

A call was immediately made to the Anna Regina Fire Service and fire tenders immediately responded. The firefighters managed to extinguish the fire and save parts of the building from burning.

According to information, several louvre panes of the Detective Inspector’s office were removed. A substance suspected to be kerosene was found on the ground in the said area.

Several documents and two wooden desks were completely burnt. The office was used to store files, stationery and several law books.

The western side of the office was partly burnt.

The extent of the damage is yet to be determined. An investigation is currently on-going.