Fire that killed Linden nurse, 2 nieces was maliciously set – GFS
The house in Linden that was destroyed by fire
An investigation into the devastating fire that took the lives of 30-year-old Zella Lawrence, 16-year-old Angelique Lawrence, and 8-year-old Ronika Lawrence has revealed that the blaze was intentionally set by unidentified individuals.
The fire, which occurred at Lot 2692 in Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, ignited around 02:05h on December 25. Firefighters from the Linden Fire Station swiftly responded, managing to contain the flames to the building’s bottom floor.
Dead: (L-R): Zella Lawrence, Ronika Lawrence and Angelique Lawrence
Despite their efforts, a single sofa set was destroyed, and significant damage was inflicted on four metres of ceiling and a substantial amount of clothing.
Tragically, by the time the fire was extinguished, it was discovered that all occupants of the two-storey building had lost their lives.
Autopsies conducted on the nurse and her two nieces’ bodies after the incident found that they died from smoke inhalation.
However, on Friday, the Fire Service announced that after a thorough investigation, it was concluded that the fire was a result of a malicious act. The Fire Service extends heartfelt condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this heinous crime to come forward and assist in the apprehension of those responsible.
