Remains of a man found in structure fire

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The charred body of a man was found in the rubble of a structural fire on Meadow and Finlayson Street on Saturday.

According to reports, the Fire Department received reports of a structural fire in the area around 10.13 pm, and on their arrival, they met a single-story, two-room structure engulfed in flames.

Police said the fire was quickly extinguished, however, the structure was severely damaged.

After surveying the interior of the structure, officers discovered the burnt remains of the man.

Investigations are ongoing.

About Sloan Smith

Sloan Smith is a senior digital reporter at Eyewitness News, covering a diverse range of beats, from politics and crime to environment and human interest. In 2018, Sloan received a nomination for the “Leslie Higgs Feature Writer of The Year Award” from The Bahamas Press Club for her work with Eyewitness News.