A number of families were displaced early this morning after a fire of unknown origin gutted three Bent Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown houses.
The fire started around 5am.
Residents told Stabroek News that they were awakened by screams this morning.
Upon enquiring, they said they noticed a house, which was occupied by a woman identified as Natasha Morrison and her two sons, on fire.
As a result, they said they immediately raised an alarm.
Residents said they also formed a bucket brigade in an effort to put out the fire. However, the flames were uncontrollable. Houses in the community are situated close to each other. As a result, the fire quickly spread.
The Guyana Fire Service subsequently arrived at the scene but experienced a delay in accessing water. However, the firefighters eventually managed to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading further.
About four families have been displaced as a result.
An investigation has since been launched by the Guyana Fire Service to determine the cause of the fire.
