Bond fire leads to fuel tank explosion

…in Port Kaituma

A fuel tank located in the vicinity of Turning Basin at Port Kaituma, Region One (Barima-Waini) exploded on Tuesday morning after a fire of an unknown nature erupted in an abandoned bond next to it.
According to information received, the fire began in the wooden structure at around 04:30h and quickly spread to the tank of fuel belonging to businessman, Brian Gammel.
Guyana Times was informed that no one was injured as a result of the fire. Further, residents in the area were heard speculating that the blaze could have been the work of arsonists.
An investigation has been launched.