Critchlow Labour College fire caused by overheated outdated electrical panels

One day after a devastating fire swept through the decades old Critchlow Labour College, investigations have revealed what started the devastating fire.
According to a social media post made by the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) on Sunday, the fire was supposedly caused by the overheating of outdated electrical panels, which sparked and ignited nearby combustible materials.
The property, which is owned by the Guyana Trade Union Congress (GTUC), at the time housed the Critchlow Labour College, University of Excellence, Management and Business, and the Angela Apple White Hercules canteen.
The devastating fire had engulfed the Critchlow Labour College on Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, on Saturday morning, destroying approximately 80 per cent of the building. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, who was on the scene, confirmed the extent of the damage, and speaking to reporters, Benn revealed that authorities were informed of the fire sometime before their arrival and upon reaching the location, they found the structure extensively damaged.
He confirmed that the fire service was quick to respond but faced a difficult situation due to the extent of the flames.
The Critchlow Labour College was established in 1967 and has been a long-standing educational institution in Guyana, providing training and development opportunities to hundreds of students annually. The destruction of the building will have a significant impact on those who rely on its facilities.