A rice boat docked at the Fairfield Wharf, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), caught on fire this afternoon at around 15:30hrs.
The vessel was used to transport rice from the Essequibo Coast to other parts of the country.
According to eyewitnesses, the fire may have started in the kitchen area of the boat.
One resident claimed that the cook onboard was under the influence of alcohol and fell asleep while a pot was left boiling on the stove. It is suspected that the unattended stove overheated or caused a flare-up, leading to the fire.
Police are currently investigating the incident to determine the exact cause of the fire.
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