Hope Children's Home Fire Evacuation | Guyana News

A fire erupted at the Hope Children’s Home on Demerara’s East Coast, but thanks to swift action, all 33 kids were evacuated safely—no injuries reported. The blaze began in the boys’ dorm while children were attending Vacation Bible School at the church on-site. Staff moved everyone to a safe spot on the dam, and authorities confirmed all children are accounted for. The Ministry of Human Services and the Childcare and Protection Agency are now relocating the kids to secure state facilities to ensure continued care. Officials stress that child safety remains their top priority, underscoring the critical need for rapid response and safe havens in emergencies. 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/19dd7bc654b198b9