Dubai, Fire at Princess Towers, Grand Bahama Island
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Freeport, Bahamas - Princess Towers which was at one time one of the largest resort complexes in Grand Bahama, was the scene of a fire on Thursday, September 23, 2010. Shortly after 1pm the fire department was alerted to the unfortunate incident and they quickly attempted to reach the cause of the billowing black smoke on the 7th floor of the derelict building. There were no flames seen from outside of the ten story structure. The Princess Towers was part of the Royal Oasis development under Harcourt Developments of Dublin which lasted only a few years and due to the recession the project was put on hold leaving scores of Bahamians out of work. Recent rumours said that the 427.5 acre property, which includes two golf courses, speculated that this resort was under consideration to be bought by major investors, namely Sol Kerzner, owner of Atlantis or even the Hutchinson Whampoa group. It is presently unknown as to how this fire got started.
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I used to LVE THIS PLACE! Spent the summer of '92 and '93 here
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Our family went to the Bahamas Princess (Country Club) for Christmas about seven or eight different times. It was just a wonderful place to be, so family oriented, the entire staff was wonderful! Such memories there, and it is so very sad to see that it has come to this. The shows at the Towers, the casino, the beautiful property, but especially all the staff. Horrible. The impact it has had on the International Bazaar. It's a shame government is getting it rehabbed.
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We spent our honeymoon in this resort over 30 years ago. I even think we stayed on the 7th floor. It's sad to see the place in such disrepair.
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