A devastating fire swept through sections of Roseau, Dominica, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, destroying nine buildings and inflicting significant damage on the Caribbean nation's capital city, according to Antigua.news.
Among the structures consumed by the blaze was the office of United Workers Party Leader and attorney Joshua Francis, adding a notable political dimension to what is already a major disaster for the affected area.
Dominican authorities confirmed that emergency crews were dispatched to the scene during the early morning hours as flames spread rapidly through the area, engulfing multiple buildings before firefighters were able to bring the fire under control.
The full extent of the losses has not yet been officially detailed. However, the scale of the destruction is expected to have a significant impact on the businesses and residents affected by the incident.
As reported by Antigua.news, images and reports emerging from the scene depicted extensive damage, with several buildings reduced to rubble and debris. Smoke continued to linger over sections of Roseau for hours after the fire was extinguished.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing.
