Early morning fire destroys home at St James

Fire destroyed a house located at Berbice Road, Fitts Village, St James, occupied by three people, in the wee hours of this morning. No one was injured.

Public Relations Officer of the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) Acting Inspector Rodney Inniss said the report was made around 12:05 on Thursday, August 5.

“The wooden structure which was completely destroyed was owned by 75-year-old Reginald Best and occupied by three persons. No one was injured.

“A motor car was also destroyed in the blaze. Another house owned by Linda Barrack was partially damaged,” Inniss said.

Police are still at the scene.