A fire yesterday ravaged two buildings in Springlands, Upper Corentyne ruining an upholstery business and a nearby hotel which housed a bar and mini restaurant.
The fire reportedly started at a two-storey wooden building where businessman Mahendra Persaud also known as ‘Mahen’, 54, operated ‘Mahen and Sons Upholstery’ and then quickly spread to the Ritz Hotel and Bar located at Lot 171 Springlands, which is operated by businesswoman Kamaldeo Ootra, 62,
According to information gathered, Persaud of Lot 13, Number 75 Village, Corentyne, was present sewing at the location when he saw smoke emanating from his storeroom. He and his neighbours immediately alerted the fire service and police.