12 people homeless following fire at dwelling house in Old Folly Discovery Bay, St. Ann last night

Written by: Sugar Ray Thomas

12 people are homeless, following a fire at a dwelling house in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann, last night.

There was no report of injury.

Preliminary investigations conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) indicate that the fire resulted from an electrical short circuit originating within the panel box located in the living room area.

Acting Commissioner of the Brigade, Kevin Haughton told IRIE FM News that firefighters received a report about the blaze at approximately 11:50 PM.

Fire units from the St. Ann’s Bay and Brown’s Town fire stations responded.

On their arrival, a multi-family dwelling house containing 12 compartments was observed engulfed in flames.

Commissioner Haughton said the structure was constructed of reinforced concrete block and nog walls, with a zinc roof.

Despite efforts by firefighters to extinguish the blaze, the building was destroyed.

Of the 12 occupants displaced by the fire,10 were adults while 2 were children.

Meanwhile, the Brigade is reminding the public of the importance of ensuring that electrical installations are properly maintained and periodically inspected by qualified personnel.

Citizens are also encouraged to exercise caution and implement appropriate fire safety measures within their homes.

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Works Minister notes concern about inequity in provision of space in urban areas for vulnerable Jamaicans to live

Written by: Sugar Ray Thomas

12 people are homeless, following a fire at a dwelling house in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann, last night.

There was no report of injury.

Preliminary investigations conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) indicate that the fire resulted from an electrical short circuit originating within the panel box located in the living room area.

Acting Commissioner of the Brigade, Kevin Haughton told IRIE FM News that firefighters received a report about the blaze at approximately 11:50 PM.

Fire units from the St. Ann’s Bay and Brown’s Town fire stations responded.

On their arrival, a multi-family dwelling house containing 12 compartments was observed engulfed in flames.

Commissioner Haughton said the structure was constructed of reinforced concrete block and nog walls, with a zinc roof.

Despite efforts by firefighters to extinguish the blaze, the building was destroyed.

Of the 12 occupants displaced by the fire,10 were adults while 2 were children.

Meanwhile, the Brigade is reminding the public of the importance of ensuring that electrical installations are properly maintained and periodically inspected by qualified personnel.

Citizens are also encouraged to exercise caution and implement appropriate fire safety measures within their homes.

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Two shot and killed in Naggo Head, St. Catherine this morning

Written by: Sugar Ray Thomas

12 people are homeless, following a fire at a dwelling house in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann, last night.

There was no report of injury.

Preliminary investigations conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) indicate that the fire resulted from an electrical short circuit originating within the panel box located in the living room area.

Acting Commissioner of the Brigade, Kevin Haughton told IRIE FM News that firefighters received a report about the blaze at approximately 11:50 PM.

Fire units from the St. Ann’s Bay and Brown’s Town fire stations responded.

On their arrival, a multi-family dwelling house containing 12 compartments was observed engulfed in flames.

Commissioner Haughton said the structure was constructed of reinforced concrete block and nog walls, with a zinc roof.

Despite efforts by firefighters to extinguish the blaze, the building was destroyed.

Of the 12 occupants displaced by the fire,10 were adults while 2 were children.

Meanwhile, the Brigade is reminding the public of the importance of ensuring that electrical installations are properly maintained and periodically inspected by qualified personnel.

Citizens are also encouraged to exercise caution and implement appropriate fire safety measures within their homes.

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PM Holness reiterates that having a land title can assist families break inter-generational poverty

Written by: Sugar Ray Thomas

12 people are homeless, following a fire at a dwelling house in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann, last night.

There was no report of injury.

Preliminary investigations conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) indicate that the fire resulted from an electrical short circuit originating within the panel box located in the living room area.

Acting Commissioner of the Brigade, Kevin Haughton told IRIE FM News that firefighters received a report about the blaze at approximately 11:50 PM.

Fire units from the St. Ann’s Bay and Brown’s Town fire stations responded.

On their arrival, a multi-family dwelling house containing 12 compartments was observed engulfed in flames.

Commissioner Haughton said the structure was constructed of reinforced concrete block and nog walls, with a zinc roof.

Despite efforts by firefighters to extinguish the blaze, the building was destroyed.

Of the 12 occupants displaced by the fire,10 were adults while 2 were children.

Meanwhile, the Brigade is reminding the public of the importance of ensuring that electrical installations are properly maintained and periodically inspected by qualified personnel.

Citizens are also encouraged to exercise caution and implement appropriate fire safety measures within their homes.

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Another warning issued to persons squatting on crown lands

Written by: Sugar Ray Thomas

12 people are homeless, following a fire at a dwelling house in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann, last night.

There was no report of injury.

Preliminary investigations conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) indicate that the fire resulted from an electrical short circuit originating within the panel box located in the living room area.

Acting Commissioner of the Brigade, Kevin Haughton told IRIE FM News that firefighters received a report about the blaze at approximately 11:50 PM.

Fire units from the St. Ann’s Bay and Brown’s Town fire stations responded.

On their arrival, a multi-family dwelling house containing 12 compartments was observed engulfed in flames.

Commissioner Haughton said the structure was constructed of reinforced concrete block and nog walls, with a zinc roof.

Despite efforts by firefighters to extinguish the blaze, the building was destroyed.

Of the 12 occupants displaced by the fire,10 were adults while 2 were children.

Meanwhile, the Brigade is reminding the public of the importance of ensuring that electrical installations are properly maintained and periodically inspected by qualified personnel.

Citizens are also encouraged to exercise caution and implement appropriate fire safety measures within their homes.

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Seiveright calls on Jamaican diaspora to help share crime reduction story

Written by: Sugar Ray Thomas

12 people are homeless, following a fire at a dwelling house in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann, last night.

There was no report of injury.

Preliminary investigations conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) indicate that the fire resulted from an electrical short circuit originating within the panel box located in the living room area.

Acting Commissioner of the Brigade, Kevin Haughton told IRIE FM News that firefighters received a report about the blaze at approximately 11:50 PM.

Fire units from the St. Ann’s Bay and Brown’s Town fire stations responded.

On their arrival, a multi-family dwelling house containing 12 compartments was observed engulfed in flames.

Commissioner Haughton said the structure was constructed of reinforced concrete block and nog walls, with a zinc roof.

Despite efforts by firefighters to extinguish the blaze, the building was destroyed.

Of the 12 occupants displaced by the fire,10 were adults while 2 were children.

Meanwhile, the Brigade is reminding the public of the importance of ensuring that electrical installations are properly maintained and periodically inspected by qualified personnel.

Citizens are also encouraged to exercise caution and implement appropriate fire safety measures within their homes.

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JTA to seek special compensation for teachers affected by Hurricane Melissa

Written by: Sugar Ray Thomas

12 people are homeless, following a fire at a dwelling house in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann, last night.

There was no report of injury.

Preliminary investigations conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) indicate that the fire resulted from an electrical short circuit originating within the panel box located in the living room area.

Acting Commissioner of the Brigade, Kevin Haughton told IRIE FM News that firefighters received a report about the blaze at approximately 11:50 PM.

Fire units from the St. Ann’s Bay and Brown’s Town fire stations responded.

On their arrival, a multi-family dwelling house containing 12 compartments was observed engulfed in flames.

Commissioner Haughton said the structure was constructed of reinforced concrete block and nog walls, with a zinc roof.

Despite efforts by firefighters to extinguish the blaze, the building was destroyed.

Of the 12 occupants displaced by the fire,10 were adults while 2 were children.

Meanwhile, the Brigade is reminding the public of the importance of ensuring that electrical installations are properly maintained and periodically inspected by qualified personnel.

Citizens are also encouraged to exercise caution and implement appropriate fire safety measures within their homes.

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PM Holness says process of infrastructure development in Jamaica is complex

Written by: Sugar Ray Thomas

12 people are homeless, following a fire at a dwelling house in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann, last night.

There was no report of injury.

Preliminary investigations conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) indicate that the fire resulted from an electrical short circuit originating within the panel box located in the living room area.

Acting Commissioner of the Brigade, Kevin Haughton told IRIE FM News that firefighters received a report about the blaze at approximately 11:50 PM.

Fire units from the St. Ann’s Bay and Brown’s Town fire stations responded.

On their arrival, a multi-family dwelling house containing 12 compartments was observed engulfed in flames.

Commissioner Haughton said the structure was constructed of reinforced concrete block and nog walls, with a zinc roof.

Despite efforts by firefighters to extinguish the blaze, the building was destroyed.

Of the 12 occupants displaced by the fire,10 were adults while 2 were children.

Meanwhile, the Brigade is reminding the public of the importance of ensuring that electrical installations are properly maintained and periodically inspected by qualified personnel.

Citizens are also encouraged to exercise caution and implement appropriate fire safety measures within their homes.

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JTA again calls for Gov’t to develop comprehensive policy for treatment of schools in aftermath of natural disasters

Written by: Sugar Ray Thomas

12 people are homeless, following a fire at a dwelling house in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann, last night.

There was no report of injury.

Preliminary investigations conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) indicate that the fire resulted from an electrical short circuit originating within the panel box located in the living room area.

Acting Commissioner of the Brigade, Kevin Haughton told IRIE FM News that firefighters received a report about the blaze at approximately 11:50 PM.

Fire units from the St. Ann’s Bay and Brown’s Town fire stations responded.

On their arrival, a multi-family dwelling house containing 12 compartments was observed engulfed in flames.

Commissioner Haughton said the structure was constructed of reinforced concrete block and nog walls, with a zinc roof.

Despite efforts by firefighters to extinguish the blaze, the building was destroyed.

Of the 12 occupants displaced by the fire,10 were adults while 2 were children.

Meanwhile, the Brigade is reminding the public of the importance of ensuring that electrical installations are properly maintained and periodically inspected by qualified personnel.

Citizens are also encouraged to exercise caution and implement appropriate fire safety measures within their homes.

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State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, challenges Jamaicans abroad to claim their share of the country’s economic growth

Written by: Sugar Ray Thomas

12 people are homeless, following a fire at a dwelling house in Old Folly, Discovery Bay, St. Ann, last night.

There was no report of injury.

Preliminary investigations conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) indicate that the fire resulted from an electrical short circuit originating within the panel box located in the living room area.

Acting Commissioner of the Brigade, Kevin Haughton told IRIE FM News that firefighters received a report about the blaze at approximately 11:50 PM.

Fire units from the St. Ann’s Bay and Brown’s Town fire stations responded.

On their arrival, a multi-family dwelling house containing 12 compartments was observed engulfed in flames.

Commissioner Haughton said the structure was constructed of reinforced concrete block and nog walls, with a zinc roof.

Despite efforts by firefighters to extinguish the blaze, the building was destroyed.

Of the 12 occupants displaced by the fire,10 were adults while 2 were children.

Meanwhile, the Brigade is reminding the public of the importance of ensuring that electrical installations are properly maintained and periodically inspected by qualified personnel.

Citizens are also encouraged to exercise caution and implement appropriate fire safety measures within their homes.

Read More