An attempt to set fire to the cultural landmark, the Umana Yana was foiled early yesterday after an alert security guard raised an alarm scaring off a man.
A source told Stabroek News that a male had scaled the fence and thrown a flammable object towards the roof, which is constructed mainly from thatched troolie palm leaves.
The security guard after hearing of a commotion made checks and found a section of the roof on fire. She alerted a police patrol that was in the area and they managed to help put out the fire.
