Firefighters at the scene after the fire was contained
A fire of unknown origin has destroyed a power plant at the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD) location. The fire reportedly started just after 16:40h but with the quick response of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), the blaze was contained to one building.
The GFS in a release following the fire stated that “The Fire Service is currently responding to a fire at the Demerara Distillers Limited Power Plant, Diamond, East Bank Demerara.”
The release further added that “It was reported that a generator was on fire, and upon arrival, firefighters discovered that chemical and fuel bonds, along with gas cylinders, were at risk.”
In addition, the company in a subsequent release stated that “At approximately 16:40h, a fire was observed near one of the generating sets in the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) Diamond Complex Power Station.”
Another section of the destruction
As such, the DDL Fire Response Team responded and worked to control the fire until the arrival of GFS units
“The Guyana Fire Service was able to contain the fire to the power station. No other facilities or installations are under threat. The Guyana Fire Service continues to work to extinguish the fire in the Power Station.”
While the magnitude of the destruction is yet to be relayed, one eyewitness stated that the roof of the power plant caved in but no one was hurt. At the time of the blaze, no one was reportedly in the facility and those who were nearby rushed to safer grounds. An investigation is underway.
