Elderly women homeless after early morning blaze, arson suspected
A pensioner and security guard are now without a roof over their heads after an early morning fire destroyed their D’Urban Street, Georgetown home.
Homeless are Ingrid Barry, 80, and Donna Forth who both occupied the Lot 59 D’Urban Street house.
According to reports, the fire broke out in the upper flat of the two storied concrete
The burning house
house at around 01:00h.
Guyana Times understands Barry was reportedly asleep in her home when she was awakened by a loud noise; as if something was thrown through a window of the house.
After the sound, the woman relayed that she smelled strong smoke and as such, quickly escaped the building through the back door.
Upon reaching to safety, the woman reportedly alerted neighbours who contacted the Guyana Fire Service. However, upon their arrival, the fire was well underway.
Forth, who occupied the lower flat of the house, was not at home at the time of the incident.
This publication was informed by Fire Chief Marlon Gentle that the matter is being treated as an act of arson, as a bottle with a wick was found at the scene.
Reports also indicate that ownership of the property has been under dispute for quite some time.
