Children burnt to death after house catches fire in Jamaica

In a tragic incident, two children aged three and four were burnt to death after a house caught fire in Clarendon, Jamaica. As per official statements, the fire started at about 11:30 am on Thursday and destroyed the one-bedroom home.

Micey Walters- the mother of children, said she left home for a few minutes before people informed her of the fire. By the time she reached home, it was already in flames, and nothing but debris was left behind.

Walters said she had gone to deliver food for partner Owen Tomlinson, and suddenly the home was engulfed in flames. Tomlinson was working on a house nearby when the incident occurred.

"I was not even gone for five minutes," said the unconsolable Micey Walters, mother of Kayla and Abigail.

The cause of the fire is unknown; the tragedy left everyone in shock. Micey Walters is still in fright and is receiving medical attention at the Lionel Town Hospital.

Desmond McKenzie- Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, called the incident a "great tragedy".

People expressed their feeling on social media and shared condolences to the grieving mother.

A user named Michelle Tanya Richards wrote, "Poor little babies, I can imagine how they were scared. Lord, comfort their mother,".

Kim Humble Dale, "I'm not judging her, until your in her situation, who feels it knows it.... sometimes I leave my kids n run go shop across the street I couldn't even imagine what she's going through right now sigh....may the kids soul R.I.P,".

Richard Jackson, "So sorry for this lady.. I remember when I use to work all graveyard and come home to keep my toddlers in the morning after their mom left for work.. so much things could've gone wrong, so I wont judge her.. Hope one day you find strength sis,".