A fire of unknown origin charred the Lethem Multipurpose building yesterday morning destroying several pieces of office equipment and important documents since the building housed several offices including the Lethem Immigration Office which sustained the most damage.
Meanwhile, residents are applauding the Guyana Defence Force soldiers for containing the flame and saving the building from total destruction.
According to a resident, the fire started around 4 am in the corner of the building where the Immigration Office was
