A fire suspected to be arson has caused serious damage to the contents of a timber and concrete building yesterday morning at Agatash Village, Bartica, Region Seven.
According to a release from the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), yesterday morning at around 10:02 am, the GFS was alerted to a fire and water tender #98 from the Bartica Fire Station and its crew were immediately dispatched. The GFS informed that the structure is a one-flat timber and concrete building, owned by 57-year-old Elizabeth Singh, and occupied by 30-year-old Zelicia Fredericks.