The Humphrey’s building on Main Street was early yesterday morning destroyed by fire and residents in the neighbourhood reported hearing loud explosions just before it started.
The fire of unknown origin started around 2 am at the Main and Holmes streets building, said to be about 100 years old, and despite the valiant efforts of firefighters, the wooden structure was quickly consumed.
Residents told Stabroek News that they heard two thunderous explosions before the fire and when they rushed out they saw a car departing the scene. Flames, they said,
