Fire contained at beauty salon

Quick action by the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) averted a major disaster on Thursday after a fire broke out at a mixed-use building on East Street, Georgetown, which houses the By Victoria Beauty Salon.
The fire, which originated on the upper floor of the building, was swiftly contained and extinguished by GFS personnel. The building is owned by Nitin Mehra and serves both commercial and residential functions. The upper floor operates as a salon and spa, while the middle floor is occupied by Chinese nationals as a private residence.
In a statement, the GFS commended its team for their rapid and coordinated response. “Thanks to the rapid and effective response of the GFS, firefighters were able to contain and extinguish the blaze, which was primarily concentrated on the upper floor of the structure. Their swift actions prevented the fire from spreading further and minimised potential damage to the lower levels of the building,” the statement noted.
No injuries have been reported. The extent of the damage to the salon and spa is yet to be fully assessed.
An official investigation is currently underway to determine the origin and cause of the fire.