Several persons were left homeless following an afternoon fire at Annai in Region 9 (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) on Monday which was caused by embers from a nearby garbage heap
According to reports, Central Annai resident Deroy Milton, who lives close by, lost his home and two other buildings from which he and his wife operate a cassava mill. The community’s main marketplace which was housed in two thatched roof buildings was also gutted during the blaze. No injuries were reported.
Annai resident Phyllis Joseph told Stabroek News yesterday from the community’s village phone that the
