A fire, electrical in nature, erupted on the east southern side of the Skeldon Municipal Market in Corriverton, Berbice, today, November 27, 2023, at approximately 06:45hrs, causing significant damage.
Upon receiving the distress call, Fire Tender No.101 from Corriverton and Fire Tender 110 from Rose Hall, led by Station Officer Minty and four other ranks, swiftly responded to the scene. Their prompt action ensured the fire was contained and extinguished.
Preliminary investigations reveal that the fire originated from an electric fan left plugged into the wall of one of the stalls and switched on, leading to overheating and subsequent ignition of nearby flammable materials.
The Guyana Fire Service successfully managed to quell the flames, but the aftermath indicates the destruction of two stalls and damage to several others.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are diligently working to determine the full extent of the incident and take necessary measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.