Fire gutted a home at Mahdia

-suspected arsonist on the run

Four people are now homeless after a midnight fire yesterday which completely gutted a two-story house at Seven Miles, Mahdia, Potaro.

            At the time of the fire the building was occupied by Shondell Perry who lived in the upper flat; Sharon Paul her son Jeremiah Paul and her reputed husband Wilbert Scotland, who occupied the bottom flat.

            According to sources from the area, after midnight Perry and her fiancé Gavin Doughlas of David Rose Street Bogotsville had an argument, during which Perry went into the home and refused to open the door; despite numerous attempts by Douglas.

            It was alleged that Douglas, then left the home but returned soon after and began calling for Perry to again open the door. He was then seen pouring a liquid substance believed to be (kerosene), on the building before setting it alight.

            Up to press time, the police are still trying to locate Douglas who is currently on the run.