Fire engulfs boarding school dormitory in Guyana, killing at least 19 students
PBS NewsHourMAY 2023
The Spin
Narrative A
The cause of this tragic and deadly incident needs to be comprehensively investigated in order to bring potential culprits to account and ensure that such an event never happens again. The safety of these children was entrusted to the state, but they were failed with devastating consequences.
Narrative B
As preliminary inquires are carried out, it has become clear that this deadly blaze was the result of arson. While it remains unclear who committed this crime, it will be discovered soon, as investigators are now interviewing witnesses.