A devastating fire completely destroyed the residence of Vanessa Benain, a 30-year-old Jamaican woman, on Monday evening, resulting in a total loss of her property and possessions. The incident has now escalated into a criminal investigation, with law enforcement officials taking one individual into custody on suspicion of arson.
According to police reports, the small 16-by-16 foot wooden structure was fully engulfed in flames by the time emergency services arrived on the scene. Benain, who had been away from the property earlier that afternoon, received an alarming notification around 8 p.m. indicating her home was ablaze. Upon returning, she discovered firefighters actively working to contain the inferno, though her dwelling and all belongings within were already beyond salvageable condition.
Critical investigation details emerged revealing the home operated without electrical power and carried no insurance coverage, compounding the tragedy for the displaced resident. Joint investigative teams from both the Fire Department and Police Force conducted a thorough forensic examination of the fire’s origin. Their preliminary assessment suggested possible deliberate ignition, leading to the subsequent detention of a male suspect whose identity remains undisclosed as the inquiry progresses. Authorities continue to pursue evidence regarding the fire’s intentional setting while the community faces questions regarding targeted residential attacks.