Statement from the EPA on the increase of fires countrywide
𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘
𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘
𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐒
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby notifies the public that there are currently a number of fires within regions 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 9.
Importantly, these fires are caused by a mixture of spontaneous combustion and possibly human-induced.
The EPA is currently investigating this matter. This significant increase in fires has been reported by residents from affected communities and detected via satellite imagery.
The Agency wishes to advise residents and communities within these Regions to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions to ensure personal safety and reduce exposure to the smoke, which could potentially cause a dry cough, throat, eye irritation, etc. Children, the elderly, and persons with underlying respiratory or cardiovascular illness are most vulnerable.
Residents within the affected areas are advised to desist from lighting fires to burn garbage or vegetation.
The general public is also advised to report any sighting of fires to the Guyana Fire Service or the Civil Defense Commission and adhere to any advisory issued by local authorities.
The EPA will provide the public with further updates as information becomes available.
For additional information or assistance contact the:𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 (𝐄𝐏𝐀):
𝟐𝟐𝟔-𝟓𝟒𝟔𝟕, 𝟐𝟐𝟓-𝟓𝟒𝟕𝟏-𝟐
𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐃𝐂):
𝟔𝟎𝟎-𝟕𝟓𝟎𝟎, 𝟐𝟐𝟔-𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟒-𝟕 𝐎𝐑
𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞:
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