Ian Allen/Photographer Residents stand ready with buckets of water to put out a bush fire if it gets too close to their house which has been raging in Western St Thomas for over a week, threathens this house in Gordon Castle, Llandewey St Thomas. The fire, which is believed to be caused by the unwise slash and burn practice, has caused massive devastation in the surrounding areas of Richmond Gap, Orange Tree and Albion Mountain. Thousands of fruit trees such as mangoes and ackees have been destroyed. Several goats have perished in the blaze.

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