Elderly man perishes in St James house fire

Claude MillsJournalist at Jamaica Observer

July 15, 2026

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Elderly man perishes in St James house fire

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ST JAMES, Jamaica — An 87-year-old man has reportedly died after a fire destroyed his home in Top Melbourne, Montego Bay, during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The deceased has been identified as Cassiena Anglin, affectionately known as “Cassy”.

According to reports, residents spotted the house engulfed in flames shortly after 2:00 am and immediately alerted the Jamaica Fire Brigade. Two units from the Montego Bay Fire Station responded to the incident and tackled the blaze.

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