Mon Repos storage bond destroyed by fire

Firefighters on Wednesday afternoon contained a fire at Zhong Xin Hardware and Building Materials in Mon Repos North, East Coast Demerara.
The blaze, which started in a storage bond at the establishment located opposite Agriculture Road, was reported at about 15:00h. Fire crews responded and were able to cut off the fire at its source, preventing it from spreading to nearby buildings.
There were no immediate reports of injuries. The building is owned by a Guyanese businessman and was rented by Chinese nationals.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.