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February 9, 2026

WATCH: Fire engulfs building in Slipe Pen Road area

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Firefighters are now on location at the intersection of Slipe Pen Road and Alton Villa Road in St Andrew responding to a blaze that has damaged at least one building.

At least three units responded to the fire, which got underway Monday morning.

When Observer Online visited the location, the first responders were seen combing through the rubble of what appeared to be a home.

More details to come.

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