A fire of unknown origin claimed the lives of a man and his two children yes-terday morning at Lot 8 Drysdale Street, Charles-town, Georgetown.
Fire Chief Gregory Wickham told Stabroek News that the burnt remains of 40 year-old Michael Richards and his daughter Somaya Richards, 6, and son Supreme Richards, 4, were removed from the scene.
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) stated that it is investigating the circum-stances that led to the early morning blaze. It said that it received a report at approximately 6:45 am yesterday, alerting it about the fire.
