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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade Julian Davis Buckle
Prime Minister has expressed sorrow and outrage at the deaths of three children, all siblings, in a house fire in St. Ann on Sunday morning.
The tragic blaze in Cottage, Walkerswood, claimed the lives of seven year-old Tashawna Mattis and her siblings, four year-old Tashawine Mattis, and two year-old Tavarno Mattis.
Their grandmother and five year-old sibling managed to escape.
The Jamaica Fire Brigade is investigating the cause of the fire which started around 2 am, however Commissioner Stewart Beckford had indicated that the grandmother reported that the house had no electricity and was being lit by lamps.
The Prime Minister, in his immediate response to the tragedy, lamented the frquency of deadly house fires that have occurred in recent weeks and again pledged that the government is working to bring legal electricity to all households.
He said the deadly blaze highlights serious issues in relation to the economic situation of many households that must be addressed.
JFB makes public appeal
Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade Julian Davis Buckle, also raised concern about the number of children who are victims of house fires.
She is appealing to the public to heed the safety drills and tips provided by the Brigade.
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