A business and a home were destroyed in a blaze at Diamond Valley, St. Phillip this morning leaving a family of four without a roof over their heads.

Owner of ‘De Mash Up Bar, Irville Browne, was at work when he got a call that his house and the attached bar were on fire.

Mr. Browne lived there with his wife and two children.  The couple says it’s a huge blow but they plan to rebuild.

Fire Officer, Andrea Williams, led the team that responded to the blaze.

Leading Fire Officer, Andrea Williams.