ROSEAU, Dominica, May 6, CMC- Fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire that destoryed at least eight building in the capital Roseau, the second major fire to have hit the capital within a three month period.
Deputy Fire Chief, Matthew Prosper, said that while the fire has been contained, it has affected several building including the office of attorney, Joshua Francis, the leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP).
“We are also doing mopping up operations at this time…and will do our investigations into the cause of the fire,” he sdded.
On March 1, a massive fire destroyed parts of the Jolly’s Pharmacy complex which housed several business offices and a gym. Several neighboring buildings were also destroyed.
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