Residents, businesses put out by Bourda Cemetery fire

Eastern Section of Orange Walk covered in smoke emanating from the fire.

A fire of unknown origin at the Bourda Cemetery yesterday affected residents, pedestrians, and business persons in the immediate area.

The burial ground, which has been in the area for over 100 years, has had fires many times before but never to such an extent, Stabroek News was told.

The fire started around 8am yesterday and it was alleged that workers from the Mayor and City Council,