Quick action by residents of Techier Village and Point Fortin Fire Fighters have saved two abandoned houses from total destruction. According to reports around 8.50 am today fire of an unknown origin was seen in one of the houses. Villagers formed a bucket brigade and fire fighters were contacted. When they arrived the fire had already spread to the second house. The fire fighters quickly sprang into actions and contained the blaze.
The cause of the blaze could not be immediately determined. Fire Prevention Officers is expected to return to the scene to determine the cause of the blaze.
