A blaze on Tuesday at Dolce Bar and Bistro caused by a deep fryer left plugged in was extinguished by the fire service, sparing the establishment from major damage

At 17:29 pm on Tuesday, the Fire Service received a report of a fire at the business at Lot 63 A, Sheriff, and Second streets, Georgetown.

Water tenders, water carriers, and an ambulance from the Campbellville, Alberttown, and Central fire stations were immediately dispatched, a release from the Guyana Fire Service said.

The structure involved was a two-storey wooden and concrete building owned by Leonard Shimm and occupied by Shawn Major, which he operates as a restaurant and bar.

The release said that firefighters sprang into action and, using 23 litres of foam from water tender #115, quickly extinguished the fire, minimizing damage to the establishment.

The fire started after a deep fryer was left plugged in unattended for a prolonged period of time, it subsequently overheated and ignited nearby combustible materials, the fire service said.

As a result a deep fryer, an extractor fan, a quantity of electrical wires, and a section of PVC ceiling were damaged.

Paola Farfan, a supervisor of the Bistro told Stabroek News on Tuesday evening that she was alerted by staff about by the fire and they were told to evacuate the building while a call was made to the Guyana Fire Service.