Early this morning, a fierce blaze consumed a vendor’s stall on Bourda Street, Georgetown, leaving substantial damage in its wake.
The incident unfolded at Stall 13B, owned by Norland Browne, at approximately 7:40 AM.
Two neighboring stalls also suffered minor damages.
Eyewitness Juneann Johnson, who was present at her own stall in the market, recounted the moment she got wind of the fire and promptly rushed over.
She described the initial sight as a plume of smoke, which rapidly escalated into an uncontrollable blaze.
Another onlooker, who happened to be nearby, witnessed the fire unfold.
Vendors in the vicinity voiced concerns about vagrants who have taken up residence behind the stalls.
They urged authorities to address the issue, asserting that the presence of these individuals poses a hazard to the area.
The Guyana Fire Service received commendation for their swift response, effectively containing the fire and preventing its spread.
Town Clerk Candace Nelson and City Engineer Colvern Venture were on-site to assess the situation. The incident remains under investigation by the Guyana Fire Service.