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Woman, three-year-old die in Charity fire

By Staff Editor Mon, October 19 2026, 9:45 AM GMT-4

The house destroyed by the fatal fire at David James Housing Scheme, Charity. (Guyana Fire Service photo)

A 20-year-old woman and a three-year-old child died in a fire that destroyed a house at David James Housing Scheme, Charity, Essequibo Coast, the Guyana Fire Service said.

The victims were identified as Donette Albert and Keron Latchan, respectively.

According to the service, firefighters arrived to find the two-storey wooden building fully engulfed in flames. While battling the blaze, they received reports that two occupants were trapped inside.

After extinguishing the fire, firefighters searched the premises and discovered the victims’ remains.

The Fire Service extended condolences to their families and said investigations are continuing to determine the origin and cause of the blaze.

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