Sheet Anchor fire – 4-year-old was locked in house – fire dept

Investigators probing last week’s fire at Sheet Anchor, East Canje, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), which destroyed two houses, have determined that a four-year-old child who was inside one of the houses at the time of the blaze had reportedly been left locked inside the building before the fire started.
The fire destroyed two homes and left eight people displaced.
Residents in the area said it was a neighbour who broke into the burning building and pulled the ch

ild to safety before the flames spread throughout the wooden structure.
During interviews with residents shortly after the fire, the child’s father, 54-year-old Jeffrey Fraser, explained that he had briefly left the house and was returning when he noticed smoke and flames coming from the building.
“I see the house start catching,” Fraser said while recounting the moments before the fire intensified.
According to Fraser, the fire appeared to have started in an upstairs bedroom at the back of the house.
At the time of the blaze, the child was reportedly alone inside the building.
The blaze quickly spread to a nearby building, destroying large quantities of household items, furniture and personal belongings.
Divisional Fire Officer Clive McDonald had previously explained that firefighters managed to prevent the fire from spreading to additional nearby structures despite challenges accessing the area because of parked vehicles along the roadway.
Residents affected by the blaze are now appealing for public assistance as they attempt to recover from the fire.
Persons wishing to assist Jeffrey Fraser and his family can do so by telephone (592) 664-0058, while Phulmattee Madramoottoo can be contacted by telephone (592) 655-6479.