There was still no news of casualties and more damage was possible, he said.
The category five hurricane, the highest possible level, has sustained wind speeds reaching 300km/h (185mph) as it sweeps through the Caribbean.
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Hurricane Irma wreaks 'major damage' in Caribbean
06 September 2017
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Hurricane Irma has caused major flooding and damage to buildings on several Caribbean islands, France says.
The four "most solid" buildings on the island of Saint Martin have been destroyed, French Interior Minister Gérard Collomb announced.
There was still no news of casualties and more damage was possible, he said.
The category five hurricane, the highest possible level, has sustained wind speeds reaching 300km/h (185mph) as it sweeps through the Caribbean.
There was still no news of casualties and more damage was possible, he said.
The category five hurricane, the highest possible level, has sustained wind speeds reaching 300km/h (185mph) as it sweeps through the Caribbean.
