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94-year-old woman perishes in Spanish Town house fire

Published:Sunday | March 9, 2025 | 10:27 AM
The incident took place on March 8, 2025.
The incident took place on March 8, 2025.

The body of a 94-year-old woman was found following a house fire on Corletts Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Saturday.

The deceased has been identified as Olganese Taylor.

Firefighters reportedly responded to a blaze at Taylor’s home at about 12:30 p.m., reports say.

After extinguishing the flames, her body was discovered among the debris.

Authorities have not yet determined if the house was insured.

The Spanish Town police are investigating.

- Rasbert Turner

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