Sophia fire victim lambastes fire service over faulty hose

The damaged house after Thursday’s fire

The owner of an ‘A’ Field Sophia, house that was severely damaged by a fire on Thursday afternoon is accusing the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) of turning up to douse fire with a faulty hose.

Clarence Scott, an 83-year-old former civil engineer told Stabroek News that it was his 12-year-old son who drew his attention to the fire. During the efforts to put it out, Scott was also robbed by persons who pretended they were there to help him evacuate his property.

According to Scott, his son had been listening to music in a chair near the inside  step, leading to the