Chaos broke out at the Georgetown Prison last night after prisoners lit a fire but quick action by the authorities prevented what could have been a major disaster.
Stabroek News understands that the fire started at around 9:30 PM in the eastern section of the building. Three fire trucks were summoned and managed to extinguish the fire which was however re-lit by the prisoners several times.
Reports revealed that the prisoners set alight a mattress and a
