Sky lantern suspected in blaze that destroys two homes
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November 11, 2026
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A SKY lantern is suspected of having sparked a fire that destroyed two homes and a livestock-rearing structure in Cunupia on Monday night, leaving seven people, including three children, homeless.
The blaze, which broke out along Warren Munroe Road shortly before 10.49 p.m., also killed hundreds of chickens and several sheep and goats, destroying a small livestock operation that supported one of the affected families.
One man sustained burns while attempting to help extinguish the fire.
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