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Fire engulfs building on Oxford Road
Fire engulfs a building on Oxford Road on Wednesday.
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August 5, 2026

Fire engulfs building on Oxford Road

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Firefighters from the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) are currently battling a blaze which has engulfed the rooftop of a building along Oxford Road in Kingston.

The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage remain unclear at this time. However, thick, dark smoke was seen billowing from the building Wednesday afternoon as emergency crews responded to the scene.

More details to come.

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