FIRE officers are investigating a series of fires which occurred across various areas in Trinidad on the night of June 15.

One incident involved an abandoned building commonly referred to as the Laughing Buddha, a former casino located on Frederick Street in Port of Spain.

According to reports, around 10.15 pm, Central Police Station officers on patrol saw flames coming from the abandoned building. They contacted Police Command Centre and a call was made to the fire services. Fire officers, responded and successfully extinguished the blaze. T&TEC personnel also responded.