The Dominica Fire and Ambulance Services Division can report that on Sunday, 1stMarch 2026, at approximately 11:55 pm, the Roseau Fire Station was informed of a structural fire at the junction of Old Street and King George V Street, near the Old Market Square.

Upon arrival on the scene, a conflagration was observed involving various buildings in the vicinity of Jolly’s Pharmacy. Initial fire suppression was hindered by energized fallen electrical lines, which were later de-energized by DOMLEC.

Fire Fighting included a start-up crew of nine (9) Fire Officers who were later joined by crews from Grandbay and St. Joseph Fire Stations and off-duty staff. A total of thirty (30) Fire Officers were involved in the firefighting.

Seven buildings sustained significant damage and three sustained minor damage:

One vehicle, a Toyota Rav, belonging to the proprietor of one of the affected business places, was also destroyed by the blazes.

The Dominica Fire and Ambulance Services and the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force are investigating the cause.

The Dominica Fire Services wishes best regards to all those who were affected by the blaze and wishes the business owners well in recovery.

We would like to thank all Fire Officers and Police Officers for their great support and all others who volunteered their assistance during the incident and we would also like to thank the general public for their cooperation.