One house has been destroyed and another extensively damaged in a fire at Boyce Road, Free Hill, Black Rock, St. Michael.
The blaze has left an elderly man homeless.
The Barbados Fire Service said they received a report about the fire just before 8:30 this morning. They responded promptly, and brought the blaze under control.
Station Officer, Roger Bourne briefed the media at the scene.
Station Officer with the Barbados Fire Service, Roger Bourne
