Five homeless as fire destroys Port Mourant house, arson suspected

A fire completely destroyed a house at Port Mourant on Tuesday morning, rendering five people homeless.

Stephanie Cecil, 29, a security guard with Queensway Security Service, told reporters that she secured her house on Three Street, Free Yard, Port Mourant, around 23:30h on Monday night before leaving to stay with her mother nearby. She confirmed her four children were already there.

Cecil recounted that at approximately 5:00 hours on Tuesday, she was awakened by a cousin who told her that her house was on fire. She initially dismissed the report but hurried to verify the situation.

Cecil was unable to save her belongings or her children’s. She also confirmed that the two-bedroom wooden and concrete house had no electricity.

She revealed that two years ago, she had a relationship with a Guyanese fisherman working in Suriname, who had sent her threatening messages whenever he was in Guyana.

According to Cecil, the man visited her workplace during her Monday night shift and behaved in a disorderly manner before leaving. Her fear for her safety led her to avoid staying at home.

Divisional Fire Officer Clive McDonald said the fire was intentionally set.

Cecil is actively considering her next steps and is asking for assistance to rebuild her home. “I am asking for help to rebuild,” the distraught woman declared.

Anyone desirous of supporting the family can contact 634 3115.