A significant fire erupted on Western Road in Nassau, Bahamas, on the afternoon of Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, prompting a swift response from local authorities. The incident, which occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m., involved a single-story building where flames were seen engulfing the roof. Preliminary investigations reveal that the blaze was triggered by an explosion during routine maintenance of a gas tank at a restaurant located within the building. The explosion resulted in injuries to two individuals, aged 32 and 30, who were promptly transported to a nearby hospital by Emergency Medical Services. Firefighters managed to bring the situation under control, but not before the northern section of the building’s roof was completely destroyed. Authorities have launched a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the explosion and subsequent fire.