Fire Damages Upper Flat of Golden Grove Home; GFS Investigates Cause

A family residing at Lot 1404, Section C, Block Y, in Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD), is currently evaluating the losses following a fire that affected the upper flat of their two-storey house on Monday, according to the Guyana Times. A family member stated that the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) arrived approximately 10 minutes after the emergency call was placed.

Six individuals, including an infant who was seven months old, were inside the residence when the family member heard glass breaking in the upper flat. The family quickly evacuated the structure. After exiting, they attempted to salvage possessions from the lower flat to mitigate further losses, and a family member indicated that around 70 per cent of the items in the lower flat were successfully saved. Conversely, the upper flat experienced significant damage, resulting in the destruction of household items. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.

The GFS is investigating the origin of the fire and the estimated worth of the damage, as both remain undetermined. This event occurs while Guyana has seen a high volume of fire emergencies. Data released by the GFS shows that 942 fire calls were logged in October, which led to two injuries and three fatalities. The Fire Service is advising the public to maintain caution, especially given the current dry and high temperatures, as efforts continue to prevent further loss of property and life.