Fire Destroys Hattieville Home, Family Displaced

A family of four in Hattieville has been left homeless after a fire destroyed their home early this morning. Oris Bailey, who was asleep with her two children in their two-bedroom wooden house, woke to the smell of smoke just after midnight. Bailey and her children managed to escape unharmed, but the blaze consumed their entire home and all their possessions, including furniture, appliances, and clothing.

Bailey’s mother, who lived in a neighbouring house on the same property, also had to flee for safety and sustained minor burns to her arm. Her home was not damaged in the fire. Bailey says she has “no idea” what may have caused the fire. She stated, “I never left anything on,” and added that she had no explanation for how the fire started, suggesting it could have been arson.

Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the fire. Bailey appealed for assistance, stating that she had lost everything, including essential items such as food and clothing. She provided a contact number for anyone wishing to offer support.

She said, “I don’t have anything, no clothes, my food gone, everything gone so any assistance would be greatly appreciated. And if they want to reach me they can contact 629-6524.”