TWO separate cases of suspected arson have left persons displaced and children without a learning facility.

According to information from the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), a fire was reported at Market Street, Wales, West Bank Demerara (WBD), at 03:35 hours on Tuesday.

Water tender number 111 and crew from the La Grange Fire Station were immediately dispatched to the location.

The structure was a one-flat wooden building owned by 56-year-old Denise Adonis, who occupied the building along with 58-year-old Christie Sidney Phoenix. The fire, according to the GFS, was maliciously set by unknown persons.

Meanwhile, on Sunday, February 5, 2023, there was another suspected case of arson at the Little Treasures Play School located at Lot 2021 Golden Fleece, West Coast Berbice (WCB).

The two-story wooden and concrete building, which is owned by 59-year-old Ronda Archer, suffered damage. Two chairs as well as a wooden cupboard with documents were also damaged.

The Fire Service encourages citizens to report suspected arson attacks as well as related information to the police, while reiterating that arson attacks are illegal and that once caught, perpetrators will face the law.