The fire that claimed the life of Krystle Chung, whose charred remains were found in her bedroom on January 14 was caused by a defective electrical fan in her room.
This was disclosed by Fire Chief Marlon Gentle.
Chung, 26, of Lot 8 Little Diamond Public Road perished in the fire after she was trapped in her room. Other family members were able to escape. A Guyana Police Force report stated that the fire started sometime around 5 am in the two-storey wooden and concrete house which was well secured with grillwork on the windows and doors.
