An eight-month-old baby died and 10 persons lost their home yesterday in an early morning fire, believed to be an act of arson, at Kaneville Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara.
The fire, which claimed the life of Romain Seth, destroyed the three-bedroom house belonging to dredge owner Michelle Menezes, who said her family had previously been threatened by a villager who she believes is behind the tragedy.
Police have since arrested a woman, who is currently being questioned.
The fire started sometime between 2 and 2.30 am. Menezes, the child’s grandmother, told Stabroek News that around 2 in the morning she
