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Unoccupied Better Hope building ruined by fire

By Staff Editor Wed, July 15 2026, 2:02 AM GMT-4

The building that was destroyed by fire.

An unoccupied building at Lot 38 Second Street, Area 8, Better Hope, East Coast Demerara, was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning.

According to the Guyana Fire Service, firefighters responded to the blaze and found the wooden and concrete structure engulfed in flames.

The fire service said the fire was contained to the building, preventing it from spreading to two nearby structures.

While the building was destroyed, the two neighbouring properties were saved from the blaze, the agency said.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

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