The Guyana Fire Service says it is currently responding to a fire at the Demerara Distillers Limited Power Plant, Diamond, East Bank Demerara.
It was reported that a generator was on fire and upon arrival, firefighters discovered that chemical and fuel bonds, along with gas cylinders, were at risk.
The fire has now been contained to one building.
DDL tonight issued the following statement:
DIAMOND, EAST BANK DEMERARA, GUYANA, SEPTEMBER 27, 2024: At approximately 16:40h today, a fire was observed near one of the generating sets in the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) Diamond Complex Power Station.
The DDL Fire Response Team responded and worked to control the fire until the arrival of units of the Guyana Fire Service.
The Guyana Fire Service was able to contain the fire to the power station. No other facilities or installations are under threat. The Guyana Fire Service continues to work to extinguish the fire in the Power Station
