Fire destroys much of Bridgetown, Barbados

A massive fire burned out of control in Bridgetown, Barbados and destroyed a large part of the central area of the island's main city.  The fire broke out late at night in a lumber yard and wind carried the flames to businesses and government buildings during much of the morning.  The commercial damage at the time was estimated at $500,000.  No residents suffered serious injuries, however, and no lives were lost.  (By John Osborne)