Fire Destroys Chinese-Owned Store, Leaves Stabroek Market Vendors Counting Losses

A devastating fire swept through a three-storey commercial building at Stabroek Market Square, Georgetown, on Saturday night, November 7, destroying a Chinese-owned clothing and cosmetics business and leaving several small vendors facing significant losses.

The blaze, which broke out at approximately 8:25 p.m. on Croal Street, also threatened neighbouring commercial properties and prompted a major response from the Guyana Fire Service, police and members of the Guyana Defence Force.

The building housed a clothing and cosmetics store, while several vendors operating in the surrounding area were also affected. Their businesses included the sale of groceries, wheaten flour products and beverages, as well as telephone top-up and Mobile Money Guyana (MMG) services.