Brothers, lodger lose millions in Meadowbrook fire

Kempton Johnson

A fire, suspected to have been started by a kerosene stove left unattended, gutted a Meadowbrook, Georgetown home late Sunday evening, leaving three persons, including two brothers with millions in losses.

Kempton Johnson
Kempton Johnson

Stabroek News understands that the fire started around 23:40 hrs at the lot 136 Silverbali Street, Meadowbrook, George-town house which was jointly owned by two brothers, George and Frederick Clarke. Another individual, Kempton Johnson had been living with the Clarkes for a few years.

When contacted yesterday, Fire Chief Marlon Gentle confirmed that