Fire destroyed the Observation Ward of the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) this morning. The GPHC says that all patients have been accounted for. The hospital says the fire started at around 5.45 am in the Male Observation Ward and the cause is still unknown. See full story in tommorrow’s edition.
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It is time to get rid of these many wooden aged old building in Guyana. Build a modern hospital. This is the opportunity. I’m glad that there is no injury so far.
I agree with Ricky that these aged wooden structures become easy fuel in the event of fires. Upgraded fire codes, fire detectors and, internal sprinklers should be mandated if these units are not replaced with more fire retardant architectures.
Thanks for the update.
Quite telling videos and a bit terrifying at the thought that persons might
be amidst the conflagration.
Indeed time for a very large modern hospital with solid frames and
fire-proof materials.
Good work GT Fire Brigade.
Fire codes? fire detectors, internal sprinklers? What are those?
It is only by the Grace of God that no one died or was seriously injured. I often wonder if they have an evacuation plan in case of emergency, be it fire, storm or fatman.
Well the PPP still on probation nah! Let us see how 28 years of PNC mismanagment will get blamed.