Fire Official Urges Homeowners to Inspect Outdated Wiring After Church Blaze

A fire official is urging households to inspect their electrical wiring, particularly in homes with older systems. Station Supervisor Gladstone Bucknor of the National Fire Service highlighted the Queen Street Baptist Church, which has stood since 1822 and was last updated in 1931 after Hurricane Hattie.

Bucknor noted that the church’s outdated wiring, coupled with a power surge when electricity was restored, may have contributed to the recent fire. He advised all homeowners to have their electrical systems inspected and rewired by a professional to avoid potential hazards.

“That building is from 1822 and was last updated in 1931 after Hurricane Hattie.  recently had their roof did and electrical system. As we know, electrical system is heat and we will people just leave their buildings like that and around appliances after appliances rather than actually getting electric to come in and rewire their system.  So I advise all household personnel try to get their electrician to come in and sorted out,” he said.