By Nakasia Logan
A devastating mid-morning fire has left a family of eight homeless after engulfing their home in Vigilance, East Coast Demerara.
Aubrey Matthews, a forty-eight-year-old mechanic, and his family were left without shelter as the fire ravaged their one-flat wooden structure.
Matthews, who was working nearby at the time of the incident, recounted the harrowing experience as his daughters alerted him to the fire in one of the bedrooms.
Despite his efforts to extinguish the flames, the fire spread rapidly, leaving them with little recourse.
Expressing his shock and distress, Matthews lamented the loss of millions, including most of his mechanical tools essential for his trade.
“I’m feeling, I’m trying to be normal. As you can see, I have to try and do something because I have a family and everything and I have to try to find somewhere to rest my head, make everybody comfortable, and carry on,” he shared.
The family is now in dire need of assistance, and those wishing to extend support can reach them at telephone number 628-4832.
This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for community support and highlights the resilience of families facing unexpected challenges.