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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica |
A devastating fire reduced the popular Code Blue restaurant and bar in Treasure Beach to rubble early Friday morning, raising serious concerns about emergency response resources and water availability in the area.
According to Paolo Del Grande, whose wife Tia owns and operates the establishment, the fire erupted during the early morning hours and quickly engulfed the building. Del Grande expressed frustration with the delayed response and lack of water access that he believes worsened the situation.
“Everything is to the ground, it is just the four walls left standing. Everything is gone,” he said.
“The fire brigade… took a while to get here then there was no water available on the road in the vicinity of the fire.”
Del Grande recounted that the fire was relatively small when firefighters arrived but claimed that by the time they could source water and organize, the structure had already been lost.
Superintendent Kimar Brooks, head of the St Elizabeth Fire Department, confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blaze.
“We got the call at 1:25 am and responded immediately. As we speak the fire investigator is on his way with a team,” Brooks stated.
No injuries were reported, but the business owners are now left counting their losses and calling for urgent attention to the water infrastructure in southern St Elizabeth.
Our Opinion
This incident highlights a growing concern in rural Jamaica: the lack of reliable water infrastructure and its impact on emergency services. While the fire department may have acted within its capacity, the situation exposes critical gaps that need urgent attention. When delays like these result in total losses, it's not just buildings that burn—it's livelihoods, community hubs, and trust in public services.
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