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Man found dead following fire at St Catherine shop

Published:Monday | August 9, 2021 | 4:27 PM
After a cooling down operation, the man’s charred remains were found among the rubble - File photo.

The police are reporting that the charred remains of an unidentified man were found following a fire at a shop in Bendon district, Kitson Town, St Catherine today.

It is reported that about 6:50 a.m., fire was seen coming from the building and residents alerted the police and the fire department.

After a cooling down operation, the man's charred remains were found among the rubble.

The body was then removed to the morgue.

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