![CHAUD-SÉE [22ND JULY 2026] - As thousands of revellers celebrated Carnival Monday in the streets of Castries, an unexpected emergency unfolded just blocks away. Thick smoke billowed from a building at the corner of Chaussee Road and Micoud Street, drawing the attention of spectators as firefighters battled a blaze that engulfed the structure. The Saint Lucia Fire Service and the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force responded swiftly, working to contain the fire while festivities continued nearby. Cianna Dalsan reports.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
CASTRIES BUILDING ENGULFED IN FLAMES AS CARNIVAL BANDS PARADED
CHAUD-SÉE [22ND JULY 2026] – As thousands of revellers celebrated Carnival Monday in the streets of Castries, an unexpected emergency unfolded just blocks away. Thick smoke billowed from a building at the corner of Chaussee Road and Micoud Street, drawing the attention of spectators as firefighters battled a blaze that engulfed the structure. The Saint Lucia Fire Service and the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force responded swiftly, working to contain the fire while festivities continued nearby. Cianna Dalsan reports.
