The fire which completely destroyed a four-bedroom two-storey wooden and concrete structure at Adelphi, East Canje, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), on Easter Monday, was deliberately set.
This is according to Divisional Fire Officer Kerklan Harry.
“The fire was maliciously set by a person or persons unknown. I can’t say who lit it. Right now, the matter is in the hands of the Police,” he told the media.
At the time, the lone occupant, 28-year-old Andre Phillips, was not at home. He had reportedly gone to the Reliance Police Station and upon his return, saw his house on fire.
The aftermath of the fire
According to Phillips, earlier in the day he had an altercation with his ex, who threatened to have him locked him up. The salesman also made several reports to the Police about the threats he received.
Police confirmed that Phillips and his ex both visited the Reliance Police Station but the now homeless man was the last to leave.
The couple shared a rocky relationship and decided to go their separate ways earlier this year.
