Midday fire destroys West Ruimveldt range

The remains of the range houses after the upper level was engulfed in flames

By Subhana Shiwmangal

An investigation has been launched by the Guyana Fire and Rescue Service (GFS) to ascertain the cause of a blaze that destroyed a range consisting of four houses yesterday afternoon at West Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, Georgetown.

According to Divisional Fire Officer, Clive McDonald, at about 12:23 pm, a call was received about a fire at the location. In response, four appliances were dispatched, one from Central, two from West Ruimveldt, and one from Eccles.