According to the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), the fire appeared to have started in room 431. The six-storey building has some 194 rooms along with a casino, which is located at the southern side of the structure.

Source: https://www.stabroeknews.com/2023/09/25/news/guyana/thirteen-had-to-be-rescued-from-ramada-princess-fire/

But GFS' vision wasn't confined to the present.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4642478-globalfoundries-robust-strategic-initiatives-challenging-semiconductor-landscape?source=feed_all_articles

GFS has since launched an investigation.

Source: https://guyanatimesgy.com/businessman-perishes-after-being-trapped-in-burning-windsor-forest-house/

GFS model forecast for 11 a.m. Sunday, as final showers depart the coast.

Source: https://nj1015.com/of-course-its-going-to-rain-in-nj-this-weekend-when-how-much/

In its ongoing commitment to enhance fire safety measures, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has embarked on a comprehensive inspection campaign targeting school dormitories and hostels countrywide.

Source: https://www.inewsguyana.com/gfs-launches-fire-safety-inspection-at-school-dorms-hostels-nationwide/

One of the trucks was connected to a hydrant in the area and within a matter of minutes, the GFS was able to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading.

Source: https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2023/10/07/slack-connection-causes-charlestown-fire/

Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of GFS.

Source: https://www.etfdailynews.com/2023/05/07/mitsubishi-ufj-kokusai-asset-management-co-ltd-invests-1-36-million-in-globalfoundries-inc-nasdaqgfs/

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of GFS.

Source: https://www.americanbankingnews.com/2023/11/25/td-asset-management-inc-grows-holdings-in-globalfoundries-inc-nasdaqgfs.html

The GFS in a statement on Friday stated, “The fire that destroyed a three-storey building in Charlestown two nights ago was caused by a slack connection to electrical points”.

Source: https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2023/10/07/slack-connection-causes-charlestown-fire/

The GFS remains on the wetter side of the forecast spreading periods of showers to all islands with the ECMWF keeping drier more stable conditions over Maui and Hawaii Counties.

Source: https://bigislandnow.com/2023/03/16/hawaii-county-weather-forecast-for-march-16-2023/

The government through the Ministry of Home Affairs has expended some $82.8M to equip the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) with two excavators, a Toyota Fortuner SUV, three double cab pick-ups a motorcycle and five bicycles.

Source: https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2023/01/05/govt-spent-82m-to-buy-excavator-bicycles-and-pick-up-trucks-for-fire-service/

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has partnered with other agencies to establish a well-structured strategy to address and manage the surge in wildfires often referred to locally as grass fires.

Source: https://www.inewsguyana.com/fire-service-develops-strategy-to-manage-surge-of-wildfires-during-prolonged-dry-season/