A rubbish fire in a yard at Lot 22 Northon Street, Newbury, Georgetown, spread to a nearby house on Monday, prompting a response from the Guyana Fire Service (GFS).
The Fire Service said on Monday it received a report of the fire and dispatched Water Tenders and crews from the Headquarters and Campbellville Fire Station.
On arrival, firefighters observed smoke and flames and immediately began efforts to extinguish the blaze.
According to the Fire Service, the fire originated from rubbish in the yard, which ignited nearby combustible materials before spreading to the house.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze and prevented it from spreading further.
Investigations are ongoing.
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