Arson suspected in Vigilance Police Station fire

A fire on Tuesday last destroyed a house and two motor vehicles in the Vigilance Police Station Compound, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
However, on Sunday, officials from the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) in a statement revealed that based on preliminary investigations carried out by the Fire Service, the fire was arson.
The GFS said it was pleading with citizens to call its toll-free number #912 as soon as they smell or see smoke to report a fire emergency.
“Too often people try to extinguish fires on their own or to save valuables before contacting the GFS which can result in the complete destruction of buildings as well as the loss of life,” the GFS said.