Two persons are now homeless following a devastating fire on Monday last in Herstelling, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
The Guyana Fire Service said it received a call at 19:01hrs and was alerted to a fire at Lot 399, Third Street Herstelling, East Bank Demerara.
Water tenders #85 and #103, accompanied by a water bowser and Land Rover #7 from the West Ruimveldt and Diamond fire stations were immediately dispatched to the location.
Upon arrival, firefighters saw a two-storey wooden and concrete building engulfed in flames.
The building was owned by 64-year-old Maharanie Mohan, which she occupied along with 61-year-old Ramesh Pritipaul.
As a result of the fire, the building and its contents were destroyed, leaving the duo homeless.
The fire was the result of a malicious setting by unknown person(s), the fire service said.
Also affected by the blaze were two houses located at Lots 398 and 400 Third Street, Herstelling.
Due to radiated heat from the building of origin, a quantity of PVC ceiling, guttering, telephone cable, windows, tiles, and a northern wall were severely damaged.
Two jets working from WT#103 tank supply in conjunction with Light Pump #106 through a water relay system were used to extinguish the fire.
