Guyanese firefighters help contain blaze near Brazilian school 

President Dr Irfaan Ali has commended firefighters from the Lethem Fire Station, Region Nine (Upper Takutu–Upper Essequibo), for their role in containing a fire in Bonfim, Brazil, through a joint response with the State of Roraima Fire Department.

Firefighters containing the blaze near the school in Bonfim, Brazil

In a statement shared on Facebook, the President noted that the blaze occurred at Rua Sanfrisco in Bonfim and affected a single-flat wooden and concrete storage bond located near a school.
According to the President, the Guyanese firefighters worked alongside their Brazilian counterparts to respond swiftly and bring the situation under control.
He described the effort as “outstanding work” and praised the collaboration between the two sides, highlighting it as a strong example of cross-border cooperation.


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