The Castle Hotel at Lot 12 Chapel Street, New Amsterdam was destroyed by fire in Wednesday afternoon.
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) yesterday said that it swiftly responded to a distress call at 4:37 pm. Within minutes, at 4.39 pm, fire service personnel arrived at the scene, with the first jet deployed at 16:40 hrs.
Upon arrival, Water Tenders #87 and #74 were deployed to combat the blaze, led by Divisional Officer Harry and Section Leader Hope alongside eight personnel.
The structure, a three-storey wooden and concrete building, suffered severe damage, a release from the GFS said.
The ground floor, utilized as a club and lounge, and the first and second floors, serving as a hotel, were heavily impacted.
The property is owned by Errol Azor, a 60-year-old resident of the United States of America. There were no casualties.
Four jets from Water Tender #74, light pumps #93 and #105, along with assistance from an estate Land Rover, were utilized in extinguishing the blaze, tapping hydrants in the vicinity.
With a rapid response and coordinated efforts, the Guyana Fire Service contained the fire, preventing further escalation and safeguarding the surrounding area.
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.
