A multi-million dollar fire erupted at the HSM Marketing Company Limited in the early hours of this morning.
Fifteen vehicles, including two forklifts and a backhoe, were destroyed in the blaze.
In a public notice, HSM confirmed that their facility was targeted in an act of arson, resulting in significant damage to the building and destruction of vehicles.
HSM said the priority at this time is to assess the extent of the damage, ensure the safety of employees and customers, and collaborate with law enforcement authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly.
The company is also reassuring customers awaiting delivery of vehicles that the incident will not affect their orders, and said updates regarding their opening will be communicated through official channels.
The company is located at Chase Village, Chaguanas.