WATCH: Three Homes Destroyed as Fire Tears Through Pointe Villa Community

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Three houses have been completely destroyed by a major fire in the Pointe Villa community.

Firefighters are currently at the scene battling the blaze and working to prevent it from spreading to other nearby properties.

Video footage obtained by Antigua.news shows intense flames engulfing the structures as thick smoke rises above the neighbourhood. Residents have gathered in the area while emergency personnel continue their efforts to bring the fire under control.

The cause of the blaze remains unknown, and it is not yet clear whether anyone was injured or displaced.

Authorities have not yet released an official statement.

This is a developing story, and further details will be provided as they become available.

This story was first published by Antigua News on September 16, 2026: antigua.news/2026/09/16/watch-three-homes-destroyed-as-fire-tears-through-pointe-villa-community. © 2026 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (4)

  • Poison Ivy September 16, 2026, 3:59 PM

    Prayers for my coworker Niekcole
    🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
    Reply
  • Juju Bee September 16, 2026, 7:24 PM

    This is so sad. Imagine leaving your home and getting news of this?
    Reply
  • Informed citizen September 17, 2026, 12:38 PM

    fire does not play at all. 😳 One minute you home, next minute everything gone. I hope nobody was hurt and the firefighters managed to stop it from spreading further.
    Reply
  • Civic Minded September 17, 2026, 12:39 PM

    Imagine watching everything you worked for disappear in a matter of minutes
    Reply

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