An early morning fire at Wisroc, Linden on Thursday has left a family of six homeless. The fire started shortly after midnight, inside the three-bedroom, one-storied concrete home, which Dwayne Fraser shared with his wife and four children. The visibly distraught Fraser told this publication he was not at home when the fire started. He explained that his wife and children were at home, and upon his returning shortly after midnight, came face-to-face with the tragedy. Fraser said that at the time only one of the rooms was on fire. He said it is unclear if that is where it started. “When I got home like quarter past, the fire was already in them children room and it was dark. I barely got home in time to save them because they were trapped inside the room.”
The badly damaged house in which the Fraser’s resided
An adjoining shop where the family sold meat was also damaged; however, they managed to salvage several of the freezers, which were pulled from the blaze.
Fraser explained that he took his wife and children to the Linden Hospital Complex where they were observed and discharged; they sustained no major injuries. The man further related that the family is now unsure where they would be staying since they only managed to escape with the clothes on their backs.
His mother who owns the home resides overseas and was given the sad news by Fraser on Thursday. He explained that while it is not news that anyone would welcome, he encouraged her to be strong.
By the time the Linden Fire Station responded the house was already burnt.
