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UPDATE: Fire leaves one dead, five homeless

By: Kendy

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The scene of a fire at The Garden, St James, January 1, 2021. (Picture by Jameel Springer)

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An elderly woman died and five others were left homeless after two houses were destroyed by fire at The Garden, St James earlier today.

Neighbours of the elderly woman said she lived alone.

Reports reaching Nation News are that the fire started around 4 a.m. (TG)

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