2023 Mahdia school fire
On May 21, 2023, a fire broke out in a secondary school dormitory in Mahdia, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, killing at least 20 people. The fire was among the deadliest involving school dormitories in the last 30 years.
| Date | May 21, 2023 |
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| Location | Mahdia, Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana |
| Coordinates | 05°17′03″N 59°08′51″W |
| Type | Fire |
| Cause | Arson |
| Deaths | 20 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 29 (9 serious) |
| Arrests | 1 |
| Charges | 20 counts of murder |
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