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A fire destroyed the upper level of S&D Variety Store on Caroni Savannah Road, Charlieville, early Tuesday morning.

Police reported that around 2:15 a.m., store manager Suruj Dhanasar heard a loud crackle upstairs and discovered the structure engulfed in flames. Fire Services extinguished the blaze.

Damage is estimated at around $180,000.