Goed Intent house gutted in gas cylinder explosion

(Kaieteur News) – A house at Goed Intent, West Bank Demerara, was completely destroyed by fire following a reported gas cylinder explosion, which left one occupant with burns to his left shoulder and back.

The Guyana Fire Service responded to the blaze with Water Tender #133, Water Carrier #28 and Ambulance #25 from the Leonora Fire Station, under the command of Section Leader Corbin.

Upon arrival, firefighters found the building completely engulfed in flames. Crews immediately launched a coordinated effort to bring the blaze under control. Their swift response contained the fire to the building, preventing it from spreading to neighbouring properties. However, the building and its contents were completely destroyed.