Four persons die in Linden, Essequibo fires.
Press Statement from the Guyana Fire Service
The Fire Service is currently investigating the circumstances that led to two fires which occurred in Linden and Essequibo.
The fires have claimed the lives of four people, including two children.
At approximately 11:45 p.m. last evening, a fire was reported to the Linden Fire Station. Upon arrival at the Silvertown address, firefighters saw a two-storey house engulfed in flames and smoke.
Meanwhile, at around 5:20 a.m. this morning, another fire was reported at Good Hope, Essequibo.
Despite firefighters best efforts, both buildings and their contents were destroyed by the time the fires were extinguished.
It was also subsequently discovered that four people had died (two at each location) as a result of the two fires.
We are working assiduously to gather all the necessary details surrounding these two incidents and will update accordingly as soon as the information becomes available.
The Guyana Fire Service extends condolences to the relatives and friends of the persons who perished as a result of the fires.
Investigations are ongoing.
