Local NewsNews Elderly man perishes in house fire by Sandy Deane 19/02/2019 written by Sandy Deane 19/02/2019 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 345 Seventy-six-year-old Eric Fenty perished in a house fire, which destroyed his Kew Road, Bank Hall home around 11: 20 last night. According to police, a passer-by observed a small fire at the rear of the house and he tried to gain entry via a side door but failed. With the help of a second man, he finally gained entry into the house and they attempted to lift Fenty who was in bed to safety, but the heat and the smoke forced them to flee. Ten fire officers and two fire tenders responded to the blaze. Police are continuing investigations. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Sandy Deane You may also like Huge interest in Rally Barbados 08/02/2025 Mayers helps Barishal to BPL title 08/02/2025 Fisheries Bill set to reform industry with finance, training boost 08/02/2025