The Tribune

By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS

Tribune Staff Reporter

lmunnings@tribunemedia.net

A MAN has died following a structural fire that broke out yesterday afternoon on Wulff Road near Windsor Park, prompting the launch of a death investigation.

Fire services responded to the structural fire and discovered the body of an adult male after bringing the blaze under control. Authorities have not confirmed the victim’s identity or age, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

“We are in the preliminary stage of this investigation,” said Chief Superintendent Sheria King, press liaison. “We are asking, as we always do, for anyone with any information to kindly call the police.”

CSP King also stressed that the investigation is ongoing, and at this stage, it is too early to speculate on the cause of death or whether foul play is involved.

Superintendent Demeris Ambrister, Chief Fire Officer, explained that heavy smoke was coming from the building when fire services arrived. “Our first task was to get into the building and extinguish what we saw.

He noted that residents later mentioned that there might have been someone in the building.

The top floor of the building contained an eight-room apartment complex, while the ground floor housed a convenience store. The exact number of occupants at the time is unknown.

Chief Superintendent King addressed the delay in releasing information to the media, saying: “In reference to that we always have to confirm all the information.”

“So while there may have been a structural fire remember I said that fire services then went into the building and then did their inspection so as a result it is then that we had to get any information, confirm that information first before we give that information to our media colleagues.”

Chief Superintendent Christlyn Skippings, Officer in Charge of the South-Central Division, who was also on scene, noted the division’s commitment to investigating the incident and addressing community concerns.

“The community where this incident occurred falls within my remit,” said Chief Superintendent Skippings.

“Now that this incident has taken place, it calls for an urgent walkabout in this community to find out what may have happened, what led to this incident, and to identify the perpetrator who may be responsible. As a division, we will partner with the criminal investigations unit to bring a timely resolution to this matter.”