The Guyana Fire Service received a call at about 3:30 am this morning and was alerted of a fire at Lot 17 Belle Plaine, Wakenaam, Essequibo River.

Firefighters from the Anna Regina and Leonora Fire Stations were immediately dispatched to the location.

The structure involved was a two storey wooden and concrete building owned and occupied by Anil Rambarran and his wife.