A man sustained burns to his left shoulder and back after a gas cylinder reportedly exploded while he was cooking at his Goed Intent, West Bank Demerara house.
The house was also destroyed.
The Guyana Fire Service, in a statement, said firefighters from the Leonora Fire Station responded to the incident with Water Tender #133, Water Carrier #28 and Ambulance #25 under the command of Section Leader Corbin.
Upon arrival, the crew found the building completely engulfed in flames and immediately launched a coordinated firefighting operation to bring the blaze under control.
Their efforts successfully contained the fire to the affected building, preventing it from spreading to neighbouring properties.
The injured person received immediate medical attention from Emergency Medical Technicians at the scene before being transported to a hospital for further treatment.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the fire and determine its cause.
Source: NEW ROOMS SITE
