A FAMILY of five is now homeless after fire, early Monday morning, destroyed their home at Eccles on the East Bank of Demerara.
One of the occupants of the home, Kevin Allen, who was still in shock, recalled the events. He expressed, that although he cannot confirm the cause of the fire, he believes that the fire had started from one of the bedrooms on the bottom flat of the home. He stated that he was already at work, when he received a phone call that his home was on fire. Upon arriving on the scene, Allen stated that he made sure his grandmother and cousins were safe because they were home at the time of the incident. He further noted that he tried to control the flames by using a hose that was at the back of the yard but was unsuccessful at doing so. He told the Guyana Chronicle that approximately 20 minutes after he arrived home, the Guyana Fire Service arrived on the scene, but by then, the blaze had become uncontrollable and as such they were unable to save any of the items in the house.

The young man stated that he, along with his grandmother, Carol Beaton, Aunt, Stephie Beaton, and two children, including a three-month-old baby resided at the home. They have lost all of their belongings. The family stated that they would welcome any assistance that members of the public would offer them in this difficult time. Family members can be contacted on 592 604-3737 OR 592 668-6038. The Guyana Fire Service is currently investigating the origin of the fire.