An investigation has been launched into the death of a 56-year-old man who perished in a fire at West Ruimveldt, Georgetown Sunday night.

The remains of Christopher Bramble, called Harry, was found among the debris. The house was completely destroyed.

Reports are that his reputed wife set the house on fire with the two locked inside.

However, the woman was later rescued from the burning building by public-spirited citizens. She reportedly told neighbours that no one else was in the house.