An early morning fire has destroyed eight to nine buildings on Great Marlborough Street and Upper Lane in Roseau on Wednesday, May 6.
According to reports from Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Prosper, the office of attorney Joshua Francis, the French Connection Building, the Family Restaurant, and other buildings were affected.
He described the situation as a major loss for the community.
Meanwhile, in a statement via social media, Attorney Francis said, “This morning I was alarmed that HAJ LAW offices, my offices—two floors—were compromised by fire. The damage will be assessed later.”
Investigations into the fire are ongoing.
This follows a widely reported major fire on Monday, March 2, 2026, on King George IV Street in Roseau, which damaged several businesses and forced the closure of one of the country’s leading pharmacies.
Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Prosper confirmed that the blaze affected Jolly’s Pharmacy, its adjoining gym (Fitness University), a Chinese store, and a bar. He praised the swift response of fire officers, noting that their efforts prevented the fire from spreading further.
“The fire officers did a very, very good job in confining the fire,” Prosper told DBS Radio about the handling of the first incident.
At that time, he estimated that the financial toll on the city would be significant.
