Charity Market Fire: Sparks and smoke seen emanating from electrical meter

Efforts by the security guards, police ranks, and residents who formed a bucket brigade in an attempt to extinguish the fire were futile.

Firefighters from the Anna Regina Fire Service responded and immediately went into action but were unable to save 25 of the reported 85 stalls in the market.

Part of the market roof collapsed.

Leading Fireman Tribuwan and Section Officer Springer received electric shocks while an object fell on the head of Fireman Ramdahin, who received minor injuries.

They were all rushed to the Suddie Public Hospital for medical attention.

The estimated damage/loss is yet to be determined.