House Fire in Bath Lodge: Extensive Damage Reported

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A serious fire broke out in the early morning on Wednesday, prompting a swift response from local fire services.

Inspector Lester Bagot, the Public Relations Officer of the Fire Department, says that at approximately 8:23 AM, St John’s Fire Station received an alarming call regarding a house engulfed in flames.

“Firefighters quickly deployed two fire tenders to the scene. Upon arrival, crews encountered a two-story concrete structure engulfed in fire, with thick smoke visibly pouring from both the roof and windows,” he said.

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According to Bagot, firefighters worked diligently to control and extinguish the blaze using water from the fire tenders. Despite their efforts, the top story of the building sustained extensive damage, while the ground floor suffered significant smoke damage. The structure, measuring 38 by 45 feet, now faces a long road to recovery.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the local fire brigade, as authorities seek to determine how this devastating incident occurred.

This story was first published by Antigua News on July 31, 2025: antigua.news/2025/07/31/house-fire-in-bath-lodge-extensive-damage-reported. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (5)

  • Faithful National #1 July 31, 2025, 12:10 PM

    Is there a Bathlodge in St. John’s? Two identical reports about a fire, I’m two different locations. Public mischief of just plain dunceness or both.
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    • Omar August 1, 2025, 7:30 AM

      It happens…..
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  • Apex Jones July 31, 2025, 6:50 PM

    Wow. Happy that no one got injured
    Reply
  • Informed citizen July 31, 2025, 8:39 PM

    It’s a relief that no one is hurt. But the question still stands; what caused the fire?
    Reply
  • Shauntè August 1, 2025, 7:30 AM

    Well no one was hurt so thank God for life
    Reply

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