The families who were displaced after an electrical fire destroyed their properties on Saturday have estimated that over $12 million was lost due to the destruction caused.
This newspaper re-visited the site of the fire and was able to speak with the owners of the two Castello Housing Scheme properties.
On Saturday at around 11.45 am, the Guyana Fire Service was summoned to the fire and afterward acting fire chief, Kalamadeen Edoo said a total of 24 persons had occupied the two buildings. Edoo said that the fire was caused by electrical issues.