Pensioner homeless after arsonist torches Linden home
A man is now homeless after a late-night fire destroyed the house in which he lived at Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) on Saturday.
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) on Sunday said that the Lot 63 Ariwa Oval, Retrieve, McKenzie, Linden house was owned by the late Deryl Joseph and occupied by 77-year-old Douglas Joseph.
Pensioner homeless after arsonist torches Linden home
Reports are that the fire started at about 22:36h on Saturday and four firefighters along with a water bowser was dispatched to the scene.
The fire service reported that firefighters found a two-storey concrete structure with corrugated metal sheeting engulfed in flames.
On Sunday, the fire service said that the house sustained irreparable damage, resulting in the complete destruction of the building and its contents, leaving its lone occupant homeless.
Importantly, the GFS said that the fire is suspected to be the result of malicious intent.
The incident remains under investigation as fire prevention officials collaborate with the Police.
Anyone with information that could help identify the perpetrator(s) is encouraged to contact the nearest police station. (G9)
