A fire of unknow origin on Thursday afternoon destroyed a small stall at Co-Op Crescent in Mckenzie, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) used for a clothing business.
The stall destroyed by the blaze
According to a statement from the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) the blaze was reported to the Linden Fire Station (LFS) at 14:14h on Thursday.
Two firefighting units were dispatched to the location, where firefighters found a blaze engulfing the stall. The fire was brought under control and extinguished, preventing any spread or damage to neighboring buildings.
Initial reports suggested the cause of the blaze is a result of garbage being burnt unattended. Investigations are ongoing.
