Firefighters are battling a blaze at A&A Auto Parts at Six Roads, St Philip after a fire broke out shortly after 4 a.m. today.
Chief Officer of the Barbados Fire Service Errol Maynard said the fire was on the upper floor of the building when crews arrived.
Five water tenders, a tanker and a ladder truck were dispatched, with 17 officers involved in the operation.
Maynard said the fire had been contained but was not yet under control. Nearby properties also sustained damage from radiated heat.
Maynard urged residents in the immediate area affected by smoke to seek a safe location. Anyone experiencing respiratory problems should alert firefighters so medical attention can be arranged.