Fire Destroys Store Near Stabroek Market in Georgetown
A Saturday-night fire destroyed a store near Stabroek Market in Georgetown and affected nearby vendors and businesses. The cause remains under investigation as damage assessments continue.
4 reports from 3 outlets · First reported Sun, Nov 8
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UpdatedA Saturday-night fire destroyed a store in a building near Stabroek Market, forcing vendors to flee and threatening nearby properties.
Guyana Times +3No injuries were reported, and the fire was contained before it spread to nearby KFC and Pizza Hut outlets.
Guyana Times +1KFC and Pizza Hut were temporarily closed while damage assessments are carried out.
Guyana TimesThe Guyana Fire Service is investigating the cause; eyewitnesses alleged delayed response and water shortages.
Kaieteur News +1
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