Four Families Homeless Following Suspected Arson

Four houses were set ablaze this week, leaving four families homeless in Naggo Head, Portmore. 

The residents feel the act of arson was the work of gangsters, in ongoing conflict.

The victims say they’ve apparently been caught in the middle.

The latest act of alleged arson on another White Lane home on Thursday, December 30, 2021 has left over a dozen people homeless. Residents say only one home was to be targeted in the first attack on Monday night, but the blaze managed to incinerate two other dwellings.

A resident says she and her family have been caught in the middle of a feud between rival gangs. Now, she fears for their safety.

A neighbour has been sheltering those affected by the blaze, many of whom escaped death with just the clothes on their back. Eugene used to be a dressmaker. Even with no clear plan, where next to call home, she hopes to leave the community.

The total damage of the three homes is estimated at over 17 million dollars. Portmore police were not able to provide any update when our news team contacted them. For now the residents look to rebuild hoping for a new start in a peaceful place.