Barton G Warehouse Fire Caught On Video

"It was just a massive combination of flame, smoke, and ashes, it was an extraordinary sight to see." That's what Donisha Prendergast told the Miami Herald when they interviewed her about the Barton G warehouse fire that she both witnessed and caught on video.The fire occurred at 400 NE 67...

By Jacob Katel

October 21, 2009

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The fire occurred at 400 NE 67 Street in Miami's Upper Eastside neighborhood and reportedly sent up millions of dollars worth of Barton G's goods like linens, furniture, and a commercial washer in flames.

Barton G's new restaurant, Prelude, opens to the public Friday at the Arsht. The restaurateur, famous for creating visual spectacle, told a Herald reporter ``There may be a giraffe or two at the party Thursday. I just have to convince the Arsht it's OK for them to eat these trees."

So, when is a fire just a fire, and when is it a publicity stunt?

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