Siblings burnt to death as fire rips through Mahaica house
Two children who were trapped in a house at Belmont, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara when it was gutted by fire Wednesday have died.
Their identities are not yet known but the News Room was able to confirm their ages to be 3 and 9.
Residents recalled that the fire started sometime around 13:00hrs. At the time, the children were reportedly home alone.
Their mother had gone to run an errand.
The children were reportedly heard screaming. However, by the time persons could get to them, the fire had already engulfed the building.
Efforts to rescue them were futile.
Details emerging.
Editor’s Note: This story initially stated that the children were aged 2 and 7; the story has since been amended to reflect their correct ages.
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