8 classrooms damaged in fire at Canaan Presbyterian

October 16, 2026

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Eight classes were damaged in a fire at the Canaan Presbyterian Primary School on Friday.

The blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning and quickly spread through the First Year, Second Year and Standard One classrooms.

The Presbyterian Church of Trinidad and Tobago stated that the school will remain closed, following the blaze.

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