Antigua.news Antigua and Barbuda UPDATE: Fire Destroys XPZ Supermarket Again
Antigua.news Antigua and Barbuda UPDATE: Fire Destroys XPZ Supermarket Again

UPDATE: Fire Destroys XPZ Supermarket Again

25 September 2026 - 11:31

UPDATE: Fire Destroys XPZ Supermarket Again

25 September 2026 - 11:31

Fire Destroys XPZ Supermarket Nearly Two Years After Reopening

XPZ Supermarket’s Sir Sydney Walling Highway location has been destroyed by fire, nearly two years after the business reopened following a devastating blaze at its original building.

Firefighters responded on Friday morning after smoke began spreading through the supermarket. The flames later engulfed the entire building, leaving it a total loss.

Initial reports suggested the fire started in the kitchen and may have been electrical, but authorities have not confirmed the cause. There has also been no confirmation of injuries.

XPZ’s original building was destroyed by fire in June 2021, causing an estimated EC$10 million in losses and putting dozens of employees out of work. Friday’s fire marks another devastating setback for the business and its workers.

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6 Comments

  1. Sad sad sad sad sad sad sad sad sad sad sad sad sad so many people out of work. This is like a curse right now

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  2. Curse is not just on XPZ.
    It’s the whole of Antigua.
    And is sold out to the Devil.
    We the people just have plea the blood over us individually and continu to pray for Our little island.
    May god take controll.
    My heart goes out for the owners and the workers.

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  3. The entire supermarket! Naaa! Ehere was the fire service? Hmmm! Sounds like Ins****ce F***d

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  4. Chinese! Hmmmm! They are ready to leave with Insur*** mo**y. Never trust Chinese..

    Reply
  5. They should never be allowed to operate any business in antigua after this latest incident..
    Ins……ce fr…ud

    Reply
  6. They should never be allowed to operate any business in antigua after this latest incident..
    Ins……ce fr…ud

    Reply

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