Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, Damion Crawford, says bush fires which have been raging in the constituency over the past four days, have caused significant damage.
The fire affected the communities of Tavestock, Ivor, Cassia Ridge and Westphalia.
Units from the Kingston and St. Andrew region of the Fire Brigade have been battling the blaze.
But Mr. Crawford says despite the best efforts of the firefighters, at least three homes have been destroyed.
Crawford on damage July28 2014
Mr. Crawford says the existing drought conditions have made the job of the firefighters even more difficult.
Crawford on drought problem July28 2014
Damion Crawford MP for East Rural St. Andrew, speaking with Nationwide News.
