House and contents destroyed in West Coast Berbice fire

(Kaieteur News) – A fire Thursday morning destroyed a home at Number 28 Village West Coast Berbice, the Guyana Fire Service has confirmed.

The Fire Service said its ranks responded to a report of a house fire at Lot 406 Gordon Street, Number 28 Village, West Coast Berbice, at approximately 08:33hrs. Water tender #106 and its crew from the Onverwagt Fire Station were immediately dispatched to the scene.

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Upon arrival, firefighters found the building fully engulfed in flames and promptly commenced firefighting operations to bring the blaze under control. Despite their efforts, the building and all its contents were completely destroyed.