The Dominica Fire and Ambulance Services stated that on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at approximately 11:55 PM, the Roseau Fire Station was alerted to a structural fire at the junction of Old Street and King George V Street, near the Old Market Square.
A press release from the organization described the operation and current findings.
It goes on to explain that upon arrival at the scene, firefighters observed a large blaze involving several buildings in the vicinity of Jolly’s Pharmacy. Initial efforts to suppress the fire were impeded by energized fallen electrical lines, which were subsequently de-energized by DOMLEC.
The firefighting operation involved a start-up crew of nine fire officers, who were later joined by additional personnel from Grand Bay and St. Joseph Fire Stations, as well as off-duty staff. In total, thirty fire officers participated in combating the blaze.
According to the authorities, seven buildings sustained substantial damage, while three experienced minor damage. The affected structures included:
1. The building owned by Singoalla Blomqvist-Williams at the corner of Old Street and Church Lane suffered roof and siding damage on the northern side.
2. A commercial property owned by Conrad McIntyre, housing Oasis of Elegance, with the first and second floors completely destroyed and the roof caving in.
3. The craft shop owned by Conroy Allen was destroyed with its roof caved in.
4. The building owned by Colbert Cue, housing CG United and DOMLEC, experienced scorching damage on the northern side.
5. A commercial establishment owned by Ken Robinson, operating Craving Restaurant, was completely destroyed.
6. Jolly’s Pharmacy, including business offices and the gym, was severely damaged by fire, with the pharmacy also suffering water damage.
7. The Z-One store owned by tenant Weimin Gu was completely destroyed.
8. The building housing One Pot Restaurant and Bar sustained scorching and minor fire damage.
9. The structure housing Ruins Bar at the corner of Old Street and King George V Street, which sustained scorching damage.
10. The Raffoul building, home to Patty’s Shack, experienced scorching on the southern side of the first and second floors.
Additionally, one vehicle—a Toyota Rav belonging to the owner of one affected business—was destroyed by the fire.
The Dominica Fire and Ambulance Services, along with the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force, are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
The organization also extended its best wishes to all those affected and hopes for a swift recovery for the affected businesses.
They also expressed gratitude to all fire officers, police officers, volunteers, and members of the public who supported and cooperated during the incident.
Considering the limited resources the fire service have, I think the guys at the scene did amazingly well to contain the fire to that sector.
Ex London Fire Officer.
Good report. Really unfortunate situation. Our city is old and there are many old wooden structures. Need to apply the fire codes and do much advocacy on fire prevention and awareness.
Gosh, we can hardly afford more destroyed buildings waiting for repair and replacement.
I heard a UWP jack say the government spent $8,000,000 on gospel fete,but they doe have a fire truck.
Guy, do you know that you are just a simple fool? You politicize everything! People are viewing a destructive event which could have destroyed all of Roseau, New Town, Goodwill, Portersvill and all of Canfield, as we know it, but rather than being thankful to God that no life’s are lost your only concern is to make a political issue out of it.
How stupid a person can be; how stupid are you? An event like that doesn’t only affect people who dress into some dumb color, green, blue or red! It affects people, all Dominican born, and the foreign born who made Dominica their home.
Fire cannot distinguish political affiliation, it cannot see people, it destroys everything in its path, if you don’t believe that light a fire, and say to it ‘I am labor party supporter, don’t burn me,’ put your hands in your fire and see the results: I will do the same as a UWP supporter! I guarantee our experience will be the same!
Boy, you and those who gave you thumbs up are all idiots.