Crab Hill fire claims life of elderly woman
October 15, 2026
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A marriage of more than 40 years was ended by tragedy on Thursday when Janice Straker died in an early‑morning house fire at Crab Hill, St Lucy, despite desperate attempts by her husband and neighbours to save her.
Husband, Anthony “Richard” Straker, said he returned home shortly before 7 a.m. to find their house engulfed in flames. He tried to enter the building but was forced back by thick smoke and intense heat.
“When I opened the door, fire and smoke… you know, I turned my back,” he said.
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