The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) confirmed yesterday that the fire which destroyed the Parika Market Complex was caused by residue from a welding torch that fell into a storage bond and ignited nearby combustible materials.
Last Friday afternoon, the Parika Market Complex, East Bank Essequibo was ravaged by fire. Water tenders, a bowser, and two support vehicles from the Leonora, La Grange, Eccles, Campbellville, Central, and West Ruimveldt fire stations responded to the fire.
Vendors were saddened yesterday, since Sunday is usually a major market day. Stabroek News engaged some of them who were emotional and traumatised as the fire removed their only source of income. They were also counting their losses as millions went up in flames.
