A devastating fire at 8 Heroes Circle in Kingston on Sunday left more than 10 houses destroyed, rendering numerous residents homeless. Among the victims was Kim, who shared her harrowing experience with the Jamaica Observer. Despite the tragedy, Kim remains resilient, holding onto a semi-charred Bible salvaged from the ashes as a symbol of hope. ‘Hurricane Melissa didn’t destroy us, but this fire did,’ she lamented, reflecting on the loss of her home and belongings. Kim recounted that she was preparing dinner when she noticed smoke emanating from another part of the yard, which housed over 40 people. Efforts to locate the source of the smoke were futile, as the flames rapidly consumed the property. While some residents managed to save a few possessions, Kim lost everything. Yet, she remains steadfast, declaring, ‘Once there is life, there is hope.’ The community now faces the daunting task of rebuilding their lives amidst the aftermath of the blaze.