Fire threatens homes in Upper Weston

June 8, 2026

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Personnel from the Barbados Fire Service were called into action as a fire in the area of Upper Weston, St James, threatened nearby homes.

One resident told CBC News about his experience as firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which occurred on an unoccupied piece of land.

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