There is a growing concern surrounding the high frequency of house fires being reported in the nation’s capital.Member of Parliament for the City of Bridgetown, Corey Lane said though the Government will continue to give support to affected families off house fires, the rate of fires is worrying. He spoke to the media on Friday in Rock Gap, New Orleans where a house was completely destroyed and another damaged in an early morning blaze.“This is the third fire within the last five days or so. As you know we had a fire earlier in Garden Land, we had one in Mayers Land and now we have one in Rock Gap. This is a serious problem for the Ministry of People Empowerment,” said Lane, who is also Parliamentary Secretary in that ministry.Thirteen fire officers responded to the scene just after 9 a.m. according to acting Station Officer McAllister.
