Richard Branson's Caribbean home destroyed by fire after lightning strike
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Pastor Dale Morgan
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Richard Branson's Caribbean home destroyed by fire after lightning strike
A fire has destroyed a home belonging to Sir Richard Branson on the Caribbean island of Necker.
2:13PM BST 22 Aug 2011
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Some of Sir Richard's family were believed to be in the eight-bedroom building - the Great House - at the time, but all managed to escape unhurt.
Virgin boss Sir Richard and his wife, Joan, were on the island, but were staying in another property when the fire - believed to have been caused by lightning - broke out last night.
It is understood that those in the Great House may have included Sir Richard's son, Sam, 25, and his daughter, Holly, 29, who is due to marry shipbroker Freddie Andrews on Necker Island later this year.
A spokesman for Virgin said today: ''In the early hours of this morning, a fire took place on Necker Island, destroying the Great House.
''While the cause at this stage is unknown, it is thought most likely due to a lightning strike. While substantial damage was caused to the building, no guests or members of the Necker Island staff were hurt.''
The spokesman went on: ''Sir Richard Branson, members of his family and guests were on island at the time. They are all safe and currently being accommodated elsewhere on the island.''
Part of the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, Necker is a private island owned by Sir Richard.
The Virgin chief bought the island in the early 1980s and work on the Great House began in 1982.
Affording great views, it is used by the Branson family as well as friends, and can also be hired - but at great cost.
Each of the bedrooms has its own balcony, four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom.
Richard Branson's Caribbean home destroyed by fire after lightning strike
A fire has destroyed a home belonging to Sir Richard Branson on the Caribbean island of Necker.
2:13PM BST 22 Aug 2011
Comments5 Comments
Some of Sir Richard's family were believed to be in the eight-bedroom building - the Great House - at the time, but all managed to escape unhurt.
Virgin boss Sir Richard and his wife, Joan, were on the island, but were staying in another property when the fire - believed to have been caused by lightning - broke out last night.
It is understood that those in the Great House may have included Sir Richard's son, Sam, 25, and his daughter, Holly, 29, who is due to marry shipbroker Freddie Andrews on Necker Island later this year.
A spokesman for Virgin said today: ''In the early hours of this morning, a fire took place on Necker Island, destroying the Great House.
''While the cause at this stage is unknown, it is thought most likely due to a lightning strike. While substantial damage was caused to the building, no guests or members of the Necker Island staff were hurt.''
The spokesman went on: ''Sir Richard Branson, members of his family and guests were on island at the time. They are all safe and currently being accommodated elsewhere on the island.''
Part of the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, Necker is a private island owned by Sir Richard.
The Virgin chief bought the island in the early 1980s and work on the Great House began in 1982.
Affording great views, it is used by the Branson family as well as friends, and can also be hired - but at great cost.
Each of the bedrooms has its own balcony, four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom.
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