<p>The Negril Morass was again set ablaze just days after Water Minister Matthew Samuda met with local stakeholders and promised a multimillion-dollar project to address the recurring fires. In 2024, a major fire in the area lasted over three days, damaging property and impacting residents' health.</p>
<p>On Tuesday morning, another blaze ignited, lasting several hours until nightfall. Fortunately, the fire died down naturally without extensive intervention. Director of the Negril Chamber of Commerce, Sophie Grizzle-Roumel, says experts have long recommended re-wetting the morass using natural water sources. She noted that past development dried up several rivers that once helped keep the area moist and less flammable.</p>

The Negril Morass was again set ablaze just days after Water Minister Matthew Samuda met with local stakeholders and promised a multimillion-dollar project..

Negril Morass Catches Fire Again