House Fire in Crab Hill, St Lucy Claims Janice Straker’s Life
A house fire in Crab Hill, St Lucy, killed Janice Straker, 73, while her husband and three grandchildren escaped. The Barbados Fire Service is investigating as community support and calls for emergency housing grow.
4 reports from 2 outlets · First reported Thu, Oct 15
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UpdatedJanice Straker, 73, died in an early-morning house fire at Crab Hill, St Lucy, on October 15.
Barbados Today +1Her husband and three grandchildren escaped, while neighbours tried to rescue her and one resident received treatment for smoke inhalation.
Barbados Today +1Other occupants underwent medical assessment, and the Barbados Fire Service is investigating the fire.
CBC BarbadosThe cause of the fire has not been reported.
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