Mystery fire destroys T&HD storage bond

-fire-fighters save Mings complex

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A fire of unknown origin early yesterday morning destroyed the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) storage bond at Urquhart Street, South Cummingsburg, while also severely damaging the neighbouring Mings Products and Services Ltd boat building facility.

Quick work by officials of the Guyana Fire Service, however, ensured that Mings’ main building and the office of Dr. Michelle Ming, an Optometrist/Optician, were not gutted.

According to Chief Fire Officer Marlon Gentle, the fire service received a call at around 1:10 am and initially three fire tenders responded. Later, they…..

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