West Canje home of businesswoman damaged in fire

The bedroom that was destroyed by fire

-quick action by firefighters saves building

Owner of a restaurant, Tomuka Seepaul-Roach, is grateful for the quick response yesterday by the New Amsterdam branch of the Guyana Fire Service, which averted the total destruction of a two-story concrete home at Budhan Housing Scheme, West Canje, Berbice

Seepaul-Roach, a married mother of two, had left her business at St John Street and Republic Road, just after 13.05 hours, to return home for some documents. Some 20 minutes after leaving her home, she recieved a call from her brother Daniel that her apartment was on fire.