A fire suspected to have been caused by arson completely destroyed the century-old St. Patrick’s Anglican Church in Rose Hall, East Canje Berbice yesterday morning.
The Divisional Officer for the Guyana Fire Service, Clive Mc Donald told reporters in Region Six that they received a report around 4.30 am yesterday of the ongoing fire.
He said two fire tenders were dispatched immediately to the location where it was discovered that the building was completely engulfed in flames. “Immediately we went into action to suppress and stop the spread of fire. Open water was sourced just right there nearby.”
