Arson Burns Down New Amsterdam Home | Guyana News

A devastating arson fire tore through a two-story wooden home in New Amsterdam early Sunday, leaving seven people homeless and everything they owned in ashes — but miraculously, no one was hurt. A 17-year-old girl woke to flames, saved her 11-year-old brother, and even risked returning inside to rescue her exam papers. The house housed two families: upstairs, the teen, her brother, and their mom; downstairs, the mom’s brother, his son-in-law, and two others. The mom, who wasn’t home when the fire started, now blames her brother’s son-in-law, citing unresolved court issues. Fire officials confirmed arson, with the blaze originating on the lower level — and firefighters prevented it from spreading. As investigators dig deeper, the community holds its breath for justice and support for the displaced family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1442dc21dde3493f