Thanks everyone, for your kind help. I am leaving this morning to begin the long journey to Jamaica (So. CA.!) and will arrive there on Tuesday. It looks like the fires won't be a big issue for us. If it becomes a problem, we will just have to move to another part of the Island. Hope that doesn't happen, as we love Negril! Also hope that these issues can be resolved, so that there will be no more fires. We have stayed at the Charela several times, and talked with the owner about the problem, how it started and how the issues need to be addressed. Sadly, it doesn't seem likely? I did read her article that was on this web site the other day. Can't wait to get to my favorite vacation spot! :-)