Deadly fire claims lives of husband and wife in Hydronie

A tragic fire early Sunday morning claimed the lives of 57-year-old Hansraj Narine, a bus driver, and his wife, 52-year-old Haywattie Bahudur, a teacher, at their home in Hydronie, East Bank Essequibo (EBE).

The fire, which broke out around 1:45h on Sunday, completely destroyed the couple’s home, a one-flat concrete structure located at Lot 1A Hydronie.
The house, which faced north and was surrounded by a fenced yard, was engulfed in flames before firefighters arrived on the scene.
According to reports, a 911 call was made by an unknown caller, reporting the fire at the couple’s residence.
A police team from Regional Division #3 (Essequibo Islands- West Demerara) responded and arrived at the scene around 2:00h. Upon arrival, the officers found the house completely engulfed in flames.
Firefighters from the Leonora Fire Station, led by Sub-Officer Fraser, responded with Fire Tenders #84 and #81.
Despite their swift efforts, by the time they reached the scene, the entire structure had already been gutted.
The preliminary investigations by the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) have concluded that the fire was caused by a slack electrical connection, which resulted in arcing and sparking that ignited combustible materials.
Firefighters and investigators continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the deadly blaze.
The bodies of the deceased were found in the northern section of the house, along with a dog that perished in the fire.
Undertakers were called to the scene, and the bodies were transported to Ezekiel Funeral Home for further processing.
The police have assured that investigations are ongoing and are working diligently to determine the cause of this tragic event.
The loss of the couple has left their community in mourning, and officials have expressed their condolences to the grieving family.
The GFS, along with law enforcement agencies, continues to emphasise the importance of fire safety and prevention, urging the public to take all necessary precautions to safeguard their homes.
Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn and Chief Fire Officer, Gregory Wickham, extended their condolence to the family and community mourning their loss.