Residents at a North Ruimveldt home got a scare early yesterday morning when a gas cylinder exploded in the home. No one was injured, but a fire broke out. With the assistance of neighbours, the flames were doused within a few minutes leaving charred walls. The incident happened around 7:30 am and according to reports, the gas cylinder was in an enclosed area with poor ventilation. Members of the Guyana Fire Service who turned up at the scene opined that the ventilation problem could have triggered the explosion. (Photos by Jules Gibson)
