A Brazilian family lost their home in a fire along Oronoque Street, Queens-town yesterday afternoon.
The fire, which started around 4.45 pm, gutted the house, which is located a short distance away from Lamaha Street.
According to neighbours, the fire started on the veranda and then spread to the rest of the house. While the origin of the fire was unknown, the neighbours said cardboard boxes that were on the veranda fuelled the spread of the flames.