Overnight Blaze Severely Damages Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records in Montego Bay

Overview

• The fire was discovered around 1:45 a.m., with an alarm logged at 1:48 a.m., and firefighters arrived to flames coming from the roof and brought the situation under control within minutes.
• Damage was confined to the upper level housing the dining room, bar, restrooms and an office, and no injuries were reported.
• The restaurant remains closed as the Jamaica Fire Brigade investigates, and officials have not determined the cause.
• The venue had been operating on generator power and hosting World Central Kitchen to prepare meals for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa, and management says it is assessing damage and prioritizing safety.
• Separately, the Allianz Memorial Van Damme announced a $100,000 donation to the Usain Bolt Foundation to bolster hurricane recovery efforts.