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January 31, 2024
Elderly man perishes in fire in St James
ST JAMES, Jamaica — An elderly man perished in a house fire in Spot Valley, St James on Tuesday night.
The deceased has been identified as 70-year-old Roy Scott.
Reports are about 9:35 pm, fire was seen coming from the dwelling and the fire brigade was alerted.
A unit from the Ironshore station responded to the blaze.
During cooling-down operations, the body was found under what appeared to be the burnt remains of a mattress.
The police are investigating.