WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A fire of unknown origin destroyed a Westmoreland businessplace and an adjoining place of dwelling in the Big Bridge area of the parish on Thursday.

The variety store — which sold plumbing fixtures, hair products, detergent, food and drinks ‐– was razed in the blaze which took place around 9:40 am.

District Officer for Investigation for the Jamaica Fire Brigade, O’Neill Kerr said two fire units from the Savanna-la-Mar Fire Station responded to the call.