Belle West house set on fire in suspected arson

The house where the fire occurred (Sharda Bacchus photo)

A midday fire, suspected to have been set by a mentally unstable occupant, destroyed the interior of a Belle West, Canal Number 2, West Bank Demerara house yesterday.

The alleged arsonist has since been arrested.

The fire, which was spotted around 12.30 pm, is suspected to have started in the front bedroom of the single flat concrete structure. While, there were extensive damages to the interior of the structure, quick responses by residents of the community saved the structure from destruction.

The house is said to be owned by