Children from the Ruimveldt Children’s Home located at 227 Freeman street East La Penitence braved the heavy rains around 4 am today to vacuate the building when care givers of the home notice smoke coming from the Garage area.
They were rescued by nearby residents and fire men from the Ruimveldt fire station responded promptly to save the building from going up in flames.
Only the Garage area was scorched.
Venessa Johnson the Programme Nurse of the institution said the fire started in the garage and could not understand what happened since there are no appliances there.
The only possible thing that can start a fire there is the electrical wires.
The Fire department did not give a report as to the cause of the fire.
The Ruimveldt Children’s home is a non Governmental and faith based organization that is funded by the Weslyn Church.
It is the home of twenty orphans.
Breaking News
- 9 months ago - US$38M contract signed to construct solar farms in Regions Two, Five, Six -
- 9 months ago - GCSM voices rally in support of Cuba against U.S. hostility -
- 2 years ago - Leguan Stelling: $413M upgrade to be completed in June -
- 2 years ago - SOCU charges Herstelling family with laundering over $4.1B -
- 2 years ago - President Ali: Companies invest over $25B along coastline within two years -
Editor's Picks
-
US$38M contract signed to construct solar farms in Regions Two, Five, Six
-
GCSM voices rally in support of Cuba against U.S. hostility
-
Leguan Stelling: $413M upgrade to be completed in June
-
SOCU charges Herstelling family with laundering over $4.1B
-
President Ali: Companies invest over $25B along coastline within two years
-
Dr Ashni Singh presents the 2023 fiscal package to the National Assembly
-
Finance Minister says Budget 2023 to spur investment, further enhance livelihoods
-
Elections petition: CCJ overturns Appeal Court’s decision to hear dismissed case
-
UK waivers visa requirements for Guyanese
-
Amended Medical Practitioners Bill: Non-nationals cleared to practice medicine in Guyana