–after fire guts two structures at Lamaha Squatting Area; arson suspected

SOME 12 persons are now homeless after a fire destroyed two structures at the Lamaha Squatting Area, in ‘B’ Field Sophia, on Wednesday.

According to information from the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), firefighting units responded to reports of a fire around 03:05 hrs.

The team included water tenders #95, #105, and #118, as well as water carrier #18, carrying a total of 6,813 liters of water and 18 firefighters.
The fire originated in a single-storey wooden structure, which was completely destroyed, leaving three individuals homeless. The fire is suspected to have been maliciously set by unknown persons, and investigations are ongoing.

“Two nearby buildings were also [affected] due to radiated heat from the initial fire, displacing an additional nine individuals. Approximately 60 undocumented motorcycles were also destroyed as a result of the blaze,” the GFS said.
Firefighters utilised one jet from WT#105’s tank supply, and another from WT#118’s, working alongside LP#A7, which drew water from an open source to bring the fire under control.

Fire prevention officials are actively investigating the matter, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward, the GFS said.