One person dies in fire at Linden Chinese restaurant

Security supervisor dies in motorbike accident

One person died in a fire yesterday at Dageraad Avenue and Greenheart Street, MacKenzie, Linden, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) said.

The GFS said the dead person has been identified only as Zang. The fire occurred at the Redbud Garden

A motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries hours after he was involved in an accident on Cummings and Church streets yesterday morning.

The accident involved a motor car and a motorcycle. The deceased was identified as Conal Husbands, a supervisor attached to Atlas Security Services.

Chinese Restaurant.

At 01:42 hours yesterday, firefighters from the Linden Fire Station swiftly responded to a report of the fire, the GFS said.

Upon arrival at 01:49 hours, the team encountered a raging fire engulfing a wooden and concrete two-storey building.

The responders, led by Section Leader Reynolds, quickly took action, deploying Water Bowser #12 to combat the blaze. Despite their efforts, tragically, one occupant perished.

Additionally, the property sustained irreparable damage, with both the building and its contents being completely destroyed, leaving four individuals homeless.

Utilizing two jets working from Water Bowser #12, firefighters managed to extinguish the fire, preventing further devastation.

The premises was heavily grilled based on the photograph supplied by the GFS

An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway, with

The scene of the fire (GFS photo)

authorities working diligently to determine the origin and circumstances surrounding this incident.