Man arrested after fire guts three McDoom homes

The charred remnants of Lot 50 McDoom, where the fire reportedly began before spreading to other homes. (Photo by Keno George)

A man has been taken into custody after a fire early yesterday morning at McDoom, East Bank Demerara, gutted three houses, leaving close to 12 persons without shelter.

The ill preparedness on the part of the Guyana Fire Service in responding to the fire of unknown origin was also blamed for the extent of the damage.

Stabroek News was told that the fire began around 1.30am in the