Fire breaks out at GuySuCo sugar terminal – Investigations ongoing

Firefighters and authorities were called to the GuySuCo Sugar Terminal in Ruimveldt, Georgetown late Saturday night after a fire broke out, destroying a quantity of empty rice bags stored at the facility.
The fire reportedly started around 23:22h on Saturday, on the northern side of the wharf.

According to reports, crew members aboard MV Roibeira, which was docked nearby, first noticed the flames coming from the storage area. They quickly raised an alarm and acted swiftly to contain the blaze, using a water hose from the vessel to put out the fire before it could spread.
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) was later alerted, and emergency response teams, including Water Tender 98 and 118 and Water Bowser 21, were immediately dispatched from the Central Fire Station. However, by the time firefighters arrived, the flames had already been extinguished.
Following the fire, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, visited the scene at approximately 00:47h on Sunday to assess the situation. He was accompanied by senior officials from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), including Inspector Blair, Corporal (Cpl) Mounter, and other ranks.
Preliminary investigations have begun, and several individuals have been questioned as authorities work to determine the cause of the fire. No injuries reported.

While no injuries were reported and the damage was limited to the destroyed rice bags, officials continue to monitor the situation closely.
Investigators have not yet determined whether the fire was accidental or if foul play was involved. Investigations are ongoing.