A Chinese business was counting its losses yesterday morning after a fire destroyed sections of a building on Robb Street, Georgetown, which housed a variety store, while the occupants of neighbouring properties were breathing a sigh of relief after quick action by firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading.
The fire, which started around 9.15am, gutted the ground and first floors of the four-storey concrete building, which is located at Lot 56 Robb Street, Georgetown, between Camp and Alexander streets.
It lasted for about two hours.
