An investigation by the Guyana Fire Service has found that the fire which destroyed the Barrack Street, Kingston home of 81-year-old Dhaniram Harcharan was electrical in origin.
Fire Chief Marlon Gentle yesterday confirmed to Stabroek News that the investigation was completed before revealing the cause of the fire.
Stabroek News also contacted Harcharan’s son, who confirmed that his father has moved in with him at his Vreed-en-Hoop, West Bank Demerara, home. He is said to be doing fine. He was not home at the time of the fire
The fire started just after 8 am at the Lot 33 Barrack Street, Kingston residence belonging to Harcharan, also known as Harry.
Harcharan, a gardener who lived alone, had told this newspaper that he was returning home from work when he saw fire trucks and persons gathering around.
Harcharan said he lost “everything” except for a few documents he had in his hand when he was speaking with this newspaper.
The Guyana Fire Service’s Divisional Operations Officer, Gregory Wickham, had said that it was suspected that the fire started on the ground floor of the building before spreading to the top.
