EPA issues warning over several reports of human-induced fires

Mar 28, 2024 News

A significant increase in fires has been reported by residents from affected communities and detected via satellite imagery.

Kaieteur News – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a warning to the public that there are currently a number of fires within Regions One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven and Nine.

Importantly, the EPA said in a statement that the fires are caused by a mixture of spontaneous combustion and possibly human-induced. The EPA is currently investigating this matter. The significant increase in fires has been reported by residents from affected communities and detected via satellite imagery.

To this end, the agency has explained to residents and communities within these regions to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions to ensure personal safety and reduce exposure to the smoke, which could potentially cause a dry cough, throat, eye irritation.

“Residents within the affected areas are advised to desist from lighting fires to burn garbage or vegetation. Children, the elderly, and persons with underlying respiratory or cardiovascular illness are most vulnerable.”

As such, the EPA has advised the public to report any sighting of fires to the Guyana Fire Service or the Civil Defence Commission and adhere to any advisory issued by local authorities. The EPA said that it will provide the public with further updates as information becomes available.

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