WATCH: Elderly man suffers severe burns in St James house fire
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August 4, 2026
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — An 85-year-old man suffered severe burns after a fire destroyed his home and two others in Cottage Road, Kensington, on Monday night.
The elderly man sustained burns to his hands, back and other parts of his body after he became trapped inside the burning structure.
He was rescued by a relative who managed to enter the house and carry him to safety. The man was rushed to hospital, where his condition remains unknown.
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