Pregnant woman, child among 6 homeless after Wismar fire
The house that was destroyed by fire in Wismar, Linden (NCN Linden photo)
A fire on Tuesday evening in Wismar, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) has left a family of six, including a pregnant woman and a child, without a home.
Reports are that the fire started at about 22:30h at Lot 21 Gardenia Street, Linden.
Lovern Jacks, one of the occupants of the home, said she received the news while at work. Fortunately, nobody was inside the house at the time. Despite the efforts of family members, neighbours, and firefighters to save the three-bedroom concrete home, everything was lost.
Jacks expressed her distress, saying, “We lost everything. The house was fully furnished with valuable items like furniture, freezers, a fridge, and beds. We estimate the loss to be in millions of dollars.”
The family said they had recently spent over $2 million renovating the house, making the situation even more heartbreaking.
While not fully confirmed, authorities suspect arson as the cause of the fire and are currently investigating.
In the meantime, the family is seeking temporary shelter with relatives. Jacks shared the challenges they now face, explaining, “It’s really tough right now. One of the girls is pregnant, and all their clothes and belongings were destroyed.”
The family had lived in the house for nearly three decades, making the loss even more devastating. The community is rallying behind them, offering support and assistance as they navigate this difficult period. (G9)
