THE massive fire that consumed an entire block of Bay Street yesterday has left in its wake millions of dollars in damage and set back plans for the Downtown Redevelopment project.

Officials believe the fire began on the second floor of the Betty K Building, which was gutted by flames early Monday morning.

As fire workers laboured for hours to bring the wind swept blaze under control, initial police reports indicated that the block of buildings from the Bacardi Building on the corner of East and Bay Streets, to the Kelly's Dock Yard would be unsalvageable.

The fire also damaged the Adderley Building, the condemned complex adjourning the Churchill Building which houses the Cabinet Office.
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