Hurricane Beryl lashes the coast of Sainte-Luce, in the south of Martinique, causing widespread damage. The hurricane has strengthened into a "potentially catastrophic" category 5 storm, according to the US National Hurricane Center. "Beryl washed everything away," said Dominique Largen, the manager of a seaside bar. "It will take several days to get everything back in order." IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES