Fire strikes Lookers Bar

A?FIRE?OF UNKNOWN?origin gutted the popular Lookers Bar in Danesbury, Black Rock, St Michael, early yesterday morning.
Nothing was saved from the business that was managed by 52-year-old Ronald King for the last 28 years. He described yesterday as the worst day of his life.
“My [blood] pressure has gone up. This is rough. Everything is gone.
“I?had my chicken seasoned and was ready and prepared for Friday business activity. This is a real setback for me. I am not sure what happened but everything is lost,” said a disconsolate King.
According to officials at the Probyn Street headquarters of the Barbados Fire Service, they received a call at 4:24 a.m. Two water tenders along with nine officers under the command of Divisional Officer Lloydson Phillips responded to the blaze and were able to bring it under control.
The shop is owned by McCollin Harris who resides in the United States.
King said he would stay with relatives. (MK)