PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Sept 26, 2014 – A man and wife were killed after burglar bars on the windows prevented them from escaping a fire that ravaged their house in the capital, fire officials have said.
Police have identified them as Ashokkoemar Dahoe, 51, and his wife Soemintra, whose age was not disclosed.
The Fire Department said that the burglar bars on their windows had prevented them from escaping the house.
It is not clear what ignited the fire that struck just after 1:00 am (local time) official said, with neighbours reporting hearing “a loud bang and within no times the entire house being engulfed in flames”.
On neighbor said that they tried to force the burglar bars off, but the flames were leaping out of the window.
“All windows were protected. They placed the burglar bars for their own protection but the things became their downfall. Such nice people, such a horrific way to die,” he added.
