Octogenarian dies in Berbice house fire

The London sisters’ home in flames last night. (Photo by David Papannah)

An 86-year-old East Bank Berbice woman perished in a fire last night, despite a valiant effort by her 93-year-old sister and carer to save her.

Dead is Margaret London of 7 Cross Street, Islington, East Bank Berbice, who was confined to her bed. Her sister Olive London managed to escape and is now homeless.

The fire destroyed the entire three-bedroom home which the two seniors shared and Stabroek News