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Fire destroys New Amsterdam hotel

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Firefighters battled a blaze at Castle Hotel located on Chapel Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice.

About 4:37 p.m., Water tenders #74 and #87, along with a Land Rover and their crews under the command of Divisional Officer Harry, promptly responded to the scene, with the first unit arriving at 4:40 p.m.

When they arrived the top floor of the three-storey building was engulfed in flames, while the second floor was destroyed.

There have been no reports of injuries and all occupants were reportedly safely evacuated from the building.