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By Javone VickerieA fire of unknown origin yesterday destroyed a home owned by a miner who departed for the interior just two days ago.According to an eyewitness,Louis Lipps Steelers Jersey UK, around 11:00 hrs yesterday,Carnell Lake Steelers Jersey UK, smoke was seen billowing from the small wooden structure. The source added that by the time residents tried to save the structure,Matt Ryan Falcons Jersey UK, it was already engulfed.What is left of Patrick Vyphuis’ home yesterday.“I was at home when I heard a neighbour shouting,Ernie Stautner Steelers Jersey UK, fire! fire! And when I looked outside I saw the black smoke coming from the area,Tyson Jackson Falcons Jersey UK, but the boy that does live in the house was not home at the time of the fire”,Heath Miller Steelers Jersey UK, a resident said.He added that by the time the fire service was called in, the wooden house was already destroyed.Another resident said that he believed that the fire was as a result of arson. “Well I don’t know if he had any issues with the neighbours them but what I know is that the house had no electricity.”The man added that the occupant seldom occupied the premises due to fact that he was a miner. “We does hardly see him around here,Ra Shede Hageman Falcons Jersey UK, he does come,Tedy Bruschi Patriots Jersey UK, spend some time and go back in the bush. He don’t really don’t talk to nobody”,Troy Polamalu Steelers Jersey UK, the man said.Another resident said that about 15 minutes before the fire started she saw someone around the area.“A lady been there a couple of times but I didn’t see her with anything looking suspicious but she left and about like a couple minutes after the house been pon fire.”The eyewitness added that the woman was seen entering the premises a number of times before the fire started.Kaieteur News observed two policemen escorting a woman into a police car.Meanwhile a relative of the miner identified the man as 35-year-old Patrick Vyphuis. The relative also said that they were able to contact the miner, who was scheduled to return to Soesdyke in a few days. |
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