53, including children, displaced after fire at Heroes Circle

A devastating fire erupted on Stephenson Street, near Heroes Circle in Kingston, Jamaica, on Sunday, leaving approximately 53 individuals, including several children, without homes. The blaze, which reduced the area to ashes and twisted sheets of zinc, destroyed an estimated 15 families’ residences, leaving them with nothing. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire, which has left the community in shock and despair. As the affected families grapple with the loss of their homes and belongings, local organizations and residents are rallying to provide support and assistance during this challenging time.