Child dies in Laventille fire

A police report stated that Paris Scott was at her Straker Village, home at about 4.40 am yesterday when residents noticed fire emanating from the structure.

Residents, police said, alerted the Fire Department and units from the Wrightson Road Fire headquarters and Belmont Fire Station quickly responded.

However, by the time the units got to the house, it was almost consumed in flames.

Scott’s tiny body was later discovered among the rubble. Police said despite attempts by emergency medical officials to revive her, Scott, who sustained burns about her body, succumbed to her injuries.

It is believed Scott died from smoke inhalation.

President of the Fire Services Association Leo Ramkissoon extended condolences to Scott’s family.

“It is always a sad day when a citizen of the country or a child perishes.

Officers would have been saddened to observe that the child had died,” he said.

Investigations are continuing.