Firefighters avert threat to major GPL transmission lines at Craig
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October 23, 2026
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A grass fire at Craig, East Bank, Demerara, which threatened two major transmission lines operated by the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL), was extinguished following the quick response of firefighters and GPL engineers.
In separate social media posts, GPL and the Guyana Fire Service confirmed that the blaze, which burnt in close proximity to the utility company’s L1 and L3 transmission lines, was brought under control before it could damage the electrical infrastructure.
The transmission lines connect the Garden of Eden and Grove substations.
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