Woman Left Homeless After Fire Guts Wooden House; Man Held on Suspicion of Arson
A 30-year-old Jamaican woman was left homeless on Monday evening after a fire destroyed her small wooden house, police have since arrested a man in connection with the blaze.
According to State Media, Vanessa Benain, reportedly left her 16×16 wooden dwelling shortly after 4:45 p.m. She told investigators she was away when she received a call around 8:08 p.m. informing her that her home was on fire.
By the time she rushed back, the structure had already been engulfed and firefighters were battling the remaining flames. Nothing inside the house was saved.
Authorities say the building had no electricity and was not insured, raising early concerns about what may have sparked the blaze. Firefighters and police launched a joint investigation at the scene.
Not long after, officers arrested a man on suspicion of arson as they probe whether the fire was deliberately set. His identity has not been released, and detectives say their investigation is ongoing.
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