A fire of unknown origin has destroyed ‘Country Side’ Cinema at No. 64 Village Corentyne, Berbice. The facility has been out of operation for some time now.
The fire spread to a house next door and according to persons on the scene firefighters are out of the water and unable to quell the flames. The person who owns the house next door is reportedly overseas.
The fire started around 1:20 pm and about 20 minutes later the fire spread to the second building which is stilling burning.
We will provide you with more details as it becomes available.