One forklift, nine transformers, twenty-three drums of castor oil, and seven Caterpillar generators were among the items destroyed in a fire at the Demerara Distillers Limited Power Plant on Friday.
See below update provided by the Guyana Fire Service:
The Fire Service received an urgent alert at 16:43 hrs, triggering a rapid response that dispatched six firefighting units to the scene.
The first unit arrived just seven minutes later, at 16:50 hrs, with a total of 10,220 litres of water deployed to contain the blaze. Under the leadership of Chief Fire Officer Gregory Wickham, a dedicated team of six officers and twenty-two firefighters worked diligently to control the fire, successfully limiting it to a single building.
The fire originated in the generator enclosure and spread to a nearby chemical bond, damaging portions of the wooden ceiling and metal guttering. Thankfully, the prompt response ensured that the chemical bond and fuel storage areas were safeguarded, minimising the risk of further damage.
Firefighters utilised a mix of foam, dry chemicals, and water to extinguish the flames, employing five jets from various units. Fire Prevention officials are now investigating the cause of the incident to prevent future occurrences.
The Fire Service has commended all personnel involved for their professionalism and commitment, noting that their efforts undoubtedly averted what could have been a catastrophic event for the company.
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