A fire ravaged an apartment at Lot 525, Block 22, Wismar Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice) on Monday morning, leaving two individuals homeless.
According to information received the fire erupted within the two-storey wooden and concrete structure at approximately 07:20h on Monday morning resulting in extensive damage. However, a swift response from the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) led to the blaze being quickly contained.
Upper flat of the building being engulfed by flames
This publication understands that the two-storey structure was divided into four apartments. However, as a result of the inferno two persons identified as 56-year-old Celeina Tilaka Dharry and 38-year-old Shonette Douglas are currently counting their loses after the blaze gutted their section of the home, while the other apartments received minor damages.
Firefighters containing the blaze
No injuries were recorded. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and investigations are ongoing.
