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Ammar's in downtown Kingston gutted by fire

Feb 2nd, 2026 | Category: Special Reports | 2:42
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#JamaicaGleaner The Ammar’s department store in downtown Kingston was gutted by a fire Sunday, February 1, 2026. The losses are believed to be in the millions. The fire department indicated that a call reporting a blaze at the establishment was received in the morning. A unit from the York Park Fire Station responded and reinforcements from other fire stations were called in. Around 30 firefighters worked to battle the blaze.

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