A fire of unknown origin at Lot 36, Castello Housing Scheme in West La Penitence, Georgetown, kills 93-year-old Rosa Singh on Friday afternoon. Multiple reports say Singh is found dead after the blaze destroys her home, a two-storey wooden structure. The Guyana Fire Service states that when firefighters arrive, the building is fully engulfed in flames and firefighting operations begin immediately.
According to INews Guyana, Singh was at the property alone at the time of the fire, with her son not at home. Authorities have not reported a cause for the fire. The incident results in the complete destruction of the dwelling, and the woman’s death is confirmed at the scene. The reports do not provide further details about any additional injuries, the presence of other residents, or whether an investigation is underway beyond determining the fire’s origin.
