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I am thankful for life – Samatta Point fire victim

Oct 01, 2009 News

Tiffany Lamazon, the 17-year-old who is caring for two young children, is thankful that she and the two children are alive in the wake of the blaze that gutted their two-flat house, Tuesday night.

The fire, which was believed to have been electrical in nature, destroyed everything in the house. At the time of the blaze no one was at home.

According to residents in the area they were alerted to the fire by the screams of a neighbour.

According to Tiffany Lamazon, she has already notified her grandfather who owns the place. She said that he was shocked upon receiving the news and like her, he is thankful that no one was hurt or killed in the inferno.

The teenager said that the elder John, who resides abroad, is the owner and he will be arriving in the country shortly. She said that she is currently staying at an aunt and is grateful for the outpouring of love from the community.

She said that her grandfather who supports her with monthly remittances plans to make an extra contribution this time around.

The young lady recalled that during last week she realised that the meter attached to the house was not spinning and she found it rather strange. She said her inquisitiveness caused her to inspect the object. Seconds later it (metre) made a loud popping sound, she said.

Realising that something was wrong she said she summoned a male figure in the neighbourhood to check it for her. The man advised her to turn off the power to the home and inform the Guyana Power and Light, which she did.

According to the mother of two the company came the day after and she thought the problem was rectified. The woman said this is why she is convinced that the fire was electrical in origin.

The Kings Plaza Hotel employee plans to resume work since according to her life has to go on. She said she now appreciates what people who experience these events go through emotionally.

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