A minimart in Haslington North, East Coast Demerara, was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin on Saturday evening. The circumstances surrounding the blaze remain unclear. Residents reported seeing the building engulfed in flames, and while there were claims that other structures within the yard may have been affected, this could not be independently verified. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Up to press time on Saturday, officials from the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) had not issued a statement on the incident. Police have also not released any information. This is the second fire reported in the village of Haslington within a matter of days. Just about a week ago, a blaze of unknown origin destroyed sections of a betting shop in the community. According to information from the Guyana Police Force, the fire started at approximately 05:30h on Monday. Preliminary investigations revealed that the 37-year-old female operator had secured the business at around 16:30h on Sunday before retiring to bed. At about 05:30h on Monday, she was alerted by a relative that the building was on fire. Upon checking, she observed the structure engulfed in flames.
The GFS responded promptly and was able to extinguish the blaze, preventing the building from being completely destroyed. However, the interior of the establishment, along with several monitors and other electronic equipment, sustained significant damage. The value of the losses has not yet been determined.
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