The Kwakwani Secondary School in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) was destroyed in an early morning fire today.
Authorities say the blaze, which started just before 04:00h, is of a so far unknown origin.
See below for full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
A probe has been launched into the circumstances surrounding a fire of unknown origin which completely destroyed the Kwakwani Secondary School located in Pathville Kwakwani, Upper Berbice River, at approximately 03:40hrs today (Sunday 24th August 2025).
Enquiries disclosed that the building was a one-storey concrete structure, and measured about 30 feet in width and 100 feet in length.
A Corporal stationed at Mackenzie Police Station stated that about 03:40 hrs this morning, he was at Kwakwani Ballfield where he was attending the yearly Fair for Kwakwani Village, when he saw a big fire coming from Pathville Area. He immediately called the Kwakwani Police Station and informed the ranka there.
A Police Sergeant and two other ranks responded to the report and on arrival, they saw the Kwakwani Secondary School on fire.
The ranks summoned the Auxilliary staff where a Fire pick-up vehicle driven by Julian Martin and assisted by Jishan Martin, went into action and extinguished the fire but by that time the school was completely destroyed
The school was powered by electricity from the Kwakwani Utility Inc. It was alleged that there was a constant power outage during the night in the area.
The school was protected by Homesafe Security Service with a guard on duty at the time
When questioned he stated that he was making checks around the compound and discovered smoke coming from the Headmistress office which is located on the south western side of the building. He immediately called his supervisor Ms Elizabeth Samuels and informed her.
Investigations continue.
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