A bar at Tabatinga, Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) was completely destroyed by fire on Friday evening while a house that is situated in the same yard was partially destroyed.
Reports are that the fire started sometime around 18:00h.
Guyana Times understands that the business and house are owned by Taffline Singh.
Singh, who lives with her husband and three children, operates the bar, which is located in front of her home.
Based on information reaching this publication, the fire started in the bar where Singh was cooking.
Reports are that the adapter on the gas cylinder suddenly detached and blew off, spewing gas into the cooking area of the establishment. This resulted in the massive blaze, which was sparked by the lit stove.
The flames rapidly engulfed the bar and then spread to Singh’s house. At the time of the inferno, there were patrons in the bar. Luckily, no one was injured in the fire.
This publication was told that quick action by firefighters from the Lethem Fire Station prevented the flames from spreading throughout the house, which is only partially damaged.
