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Grand Barge Set on Fire By Sparks

12 July 2006

GULFPORT, Mississippi -- As reported by the Sun-Herald: "A mid-morning fire in the remains of Grand Casino Gulfport's barge was caused by sparks as demolition workers were cutting on it, said Fire Chief Pat Sullivan.

"A lot of coin wrappers remained inside the barge, but there's no telling what other debris was left inside after Hurricane Katrina, according to Sullivan.

"Firefighters brought three trucks to the beachfront barge to put out the fire that sent a plume of smoke drifting upwards..."

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