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35 businesses damaged by fire

Over 100 employees and 35 businesses were affected after fire broke out at Imperial Plaza in San Fernando yesterday evening, resulting in millions of dollars in loses.

Despite a problem with the water supply, fire fighters were able to prevent the fire from destroying neighbouring properties along Lower High Street. A few stores located upstairs American Plaza which adjoins Imperial Plaza were also affected.

Fire fighters have not yet determined the cause of the blaze which began shortly before 5 pm.

Business owners and employees stood in disbelief, some shedding tears, as black smoke billowed from the building.

Business owner Judy Sookbir said they closed about 30 minutes before the fire began.

Commenting on the water issue, San Fernando Mayor Kazim Hosein said he was disappointed over the water situation. “When I got here at 5.50 pm there was no water and that is unacceptable.” 

Hosein said he immediately contacted WASA and with assistance from San Fernando West MP Faris Al-Rawi they were able to get a water supply. He said it was a great loss, especially with the country being in a recession.

Al-Rawi, who also visited the scene, said this was of urgent priority since a number of people were left without jobs and several business owners would have suffered major losses. Visiting the scene were fire fighters from Mon Repos and police officers from the San Fernando Police Station. 


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