-but says helped to prevent catastrophic spread
While acknowledging some deficiencies connected to the fighting of the Bush Lot blaze that resulted in the death of a man and the destruction of three buildings, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) yesterday defended its response time and said it was able to prevent a catastrophic spread.
Scathing criticism, as reported in Stabroek News, has come from those dispossessed by the fire on Monday. The shortcomings cited have been typical of those that have been levelled at the GFS.
On Wednesday, Chief Fire Officer Gregory Wickham condemned any act of delinquency or unprofessional behaviour by ranks of the GFS.
