Grass and rubbish fires drive 21.41% increase in fire incidents across Demerara
Fire incidents have risen in Georgetown and across the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara. The Guyana Fire Service recorded 930 fires between January and October 2026. This is an increase from the 766 fires reported during the same period in the previous year. The total number of incidents grew by 21.41 percent. Rubbish and grass fires are driving this increase.
(Kaieteur News) – Fire incidents across Georgetown, the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara have increased significantly in 2026, with the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) recording 930 fires between January and October, compared to 766 during the corresponding period last year. In a press release the GFS said, the figures represent a 21.41 per cent […] The post Grass and rubbish fires drive 21.41% increase in fire incidents across Demerara appeared first on Kaieteur News .