Five-year-old girl dies in house fire on Whitehall Avenue

A 5-year-old girl perished in a house fire on Whitehall Avenue, in St. Andrew on Wednesday afternoon. The identity of the child has not yet been released.

It’s reported that the blaze occurred sometime after 2 PM.

Following cooling-down operations, the charred remains of the girl were reportedly found in a bathroom.

A resident of the community told IRIE FM News that two adults, who are physically challenged, were rescued from the blaze.

He said rescuers were not able to get to the girl, even though they could hear her screaming for help.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central Karl Samuda expressed shock and sadness at the death of the young girl.

Meantime, the Jamaica Fire Bridge said it has not yet determined the cause of the fire.

Brigade Commissioner Stewart Beckford said 2 units responded to the blaze.

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A 5-year-old girl perished in a house fire on Whitehall Avenue, in St. Andrew on Wednesday afternoon. The identity of the child has not yet been released.

It’s reported that the blaze occurred sometime after 2 PM.

Following cooling-down operations, the charred remains of the girl were reportedly found in a bathroom.

A resident of the community told IRIE FM News that two adults, who are physically challenged, were rescued from the blaze.

He said rescuers were not able to get to the girl, even though they could hear her screaming for help.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central Karl Samuda expressed shock and sadness at the death of the young girl.

Meantime, the Jamaica Fire Bridge said it has not yet determined the cause of the fire.

Brigade Commissioner Stewart Beckford said 2 units responded to the blaze.

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A 5-year-old girl perished in a house fire on Whitehall Avenue, in St. Andrew on Wednesday afternoon. The identity of the child has not yet been released.

It’s reported that the blaze occurred sometime after 2 PM.

Following cooling-down operations, the charred remains of the girl were reportedly found in a bathroom.

A resident of the community told IRIE FM News that two adults, who are physically challenged, were rescued from the blaze.

He said rescuers were not able to get to the girl, even though they could hear her screaming for help.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central Karl Samuda expressed shock and sadness at the death of the young girl.

Meantime, the Jamaica Fire Bridge said it has not yet determined the cause of the fire.

Brigade Commissioner Stewart Beckford said 2 units responded to the blaze.

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A 5-year-old girl perished in a house fire on Whitehall Avenue, in St. Andrew on Wednesday afternoon. The identity of the child has not yet been released.

It’s reported that the blaze occurred sometime after 2 PM.

Following cooling-down operations, the charred remains of the girl were reportedly found in a bathroom.

A resident of the community told IRIE FM News that two adults, who are physically challenged, were rescued from the blaze.

He said rescuers were not able to get to the girl, even though they could hear her screaming for help.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central Karl Samuda expressed shock and sadness at the death of the young girl.

Meantime, the Jamaica Fire Bridge said it has not yet determined the cause of the fire.

Brigade Commissioner Stewart Beckford said 2 units responded to the blaze.

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A 5-year-old girl perished in a house fire on Whitehall Avenue, in St. Andrew on Wednesday afternoon. The identity of the child has not yet been released.

It’s reported that the blaze occurred sometime after 2 PM.

Following cooling-down operations, the charred remains of the girl were reportedly found in a bathroom.

A resident of the community told IRIE FM News that two adults, who are physically challenged, were rescued from the blaze.

He said rescuers were not able to get to the girl, even though they could hear her screaming for help.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central Karl Samuda expressed shock and sadness at the death of the young girl.

Meantime, the Jamaica Fire Bridge said it has not yet determined the cause of the fire.

Brigade Commissioner Stewart Beckford said 2 units responded to the blaze.

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A 5-year-old girl perished in a house fire on Whitehall Avenue, in St. Andrew on Wednesday afternoon. The identity of the child has not yet been released.

It’s reported that the blaze occurred sometime after 2 PM.

Following cooling-down operations, the charred remains of the girl were reportedly found in a bathroom.

A resident of the community told IRIE FM News that two adults, who are physically challenged, were rescued from the blaze.

He said rescuers were not able to get to the girl, even though they could hear her screaming for help.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central Karl Samuda expressed shock and sadness at the death of the young girl.

Meantime, the Jamaica Fire Bridge said it has not yet determined the cause of the fire.

Brigade Commissioner Stewart Beckford said 2 units responded to the blaze.

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A 5-year-old girl perished in a house fire on Whitehall Avenue, in St. Andrew on Wednesday afternoon. The identity of the child has not yet been released.

It’s reported that the blaze occurred sometime after 2 PM.

Following cooling-down operations, the charred remains of the girl were reportedly found in a bathroom.

A resident of the community told IRIE FM News that two adults, who are physically challenged, were rescued from the blaze.

He said rescuers were not able to get to the girl, even though they could hear her screaming for help.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central Karl Samuda expressed shock and sadness at the death of the young girl.

Meantime, the Jamaica Fire Bridge said it has not yet determined the cause of the fire.

Brigade Commissioner Stewart Beckford said 2 units responded to the blaze.

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A 5-year-old girl perished in a house fire on Whitehall Avenue, in St. Andrew on Wednesday afternoon. The identity of the child has not yet been released.

It’s reported that the blaze occurred sometime after 2 PM.

Following cooling-down operations, the charred remains of the girl were reportedly found in a bathroom.

A resident of the community told IRIE FM News that two adults, who are physically challenged, were rescued from the blaze.

He said rescuers were not able to get to the girl, even though they could hear her screaming for help.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central Karl Samuda expressed shock and sadness at the death of the young girl.

Meantime, the Jamaica Fire Bridge said it has not yet determined the cause of the fire.

Brigade Commissioner Stewart Beckford said 2 units responded to the blaze.

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A 5-year-old girl perished in a house fire on Whitehall Avenue, in St. Andrew on Wednesday afternoon. The identity of the child has not yet been released.

It’s reported that the blaze occurred sometime after 2 PM.

Following cooling-down operations, the charred remains of the girl were reportedly found in a bathroom.

A resident of the community told IRIE FM News that two adults, who are physically challenged, were rescued from the blaze.

He said rescuers were not able to get to the girl, even though they could hear her screaming for help.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central Karl Samuda expressed shock and sadness at the death of the young girl.

Meantime, the Jamaica Fire Bridge said it has not yet determined the cause of the fire.

Brigade Commissioner Stewart Beckford said 2 units responded to the blaze.

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A 5-year-old girl perished in a house fire on Whitehall Avenue, in St. Andrew on Wednesday afternoon. The identity of the child has not yet been released.

It’s reported that the blaze occurred sometime after 2 PM.

Following cooling-down operations, the charred remains of the girl were reportedly found in a bathroom.

A resident of the community told IRIE FM News that two adults, who are physically challenged, were rescued from the blaze.

He said rescuers were not able to get to the girl, even though they could hear her screaming for help.

Meantime, Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central Karl Samuda expressed shock and sadness at the death of the young girl.

Meantime, the Jamaica Fire Bridge said it has not yet determined the cause of the fire.

Brigade Commissioner Stewart Beckford said 2 units responded to the blaze.

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