Bush Lot WCB fire ravages several buildings

Several buildings including businesses were gutted on Monday following a fire at Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice (WCB). Based on reports received, the fire started at one building and within minutes engulfed other nearby buildings.
While the cause and origin of the fire remain unknown, the Guyana Times understands that the fire reportedly started at about 17:30h but firefighters were still battling the blaze two hours later.
Onlookers at the scene could be heard blaming the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) for the destruction since had they arrived in time to contain the blaze, businesses and houses would have been saved. Full details will be available in Wednesday’s edition.