A DEVASTATING fire in Albouystown early Monday morning claimed the life of three-year-old Amanie Abrahams, leaving a family and community in shock and mourning. The blaze, of as-yet-unknown origin, completely destroyed the home of 28-year-old clothes vendor Tandica Bailey at Lot 146 Cooper Street.
According to initial investigations, Bailey resided in a modest 15×10 wooden house raised on concrete blocks with her three children, ages 11, 4, and 3. On Sunday evening, at approximately 19:00 hours, she left home to work on Regent Street, leaving her children in the house.
Around 01:36 hours, Bailey received a distressing call informing her that her house was engulfed in flames. She rushed home to find her eldest children outside the burning structure. The children explained that after the fire started, they managed to escape but were unable to rescue their youngest sibling due to the intense heat. Three-year-old Amanie had been left on a bed in the room and could not make it out.
Emergency services, including the Guyana Fire Service and EMTs, responded promptly and managed to extinguish the fire. Tragically, Amanie’s remains were discovered in the bedroom area, burnt beyond recognition. Dr. Ponwa pronounced him dead at 02:31 hours.
The child’s remains were transported to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where a post-mortem examination is pending. Authorities are continuing investigations into the cause of the fire.
This tragedy highlights the vulnerability of children in fire emergencies and underscores the importance of fire safety precautions. The Albouystown community has been left heartbroken by the loss of young Amanie, and many are rallying around the family to offer support during this difficult time.