Minister of Housing and Urban Development Camille Robinson-Regis has expressed her deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Edward Rondon, 67, who died last night during a fire at Building F at Charford Court, Charlotte Street, Port of Spain.
In a press release issued today, Ms Regis thanked God that Joan Gibson was rescued and wished her a full recovery. She also said that her “thoughts and prayers as well as support go out to the three other families whose apartments were affected.
Officials from both the Health, Safety and Environment as well as the Social and Conmunity Departments are conducting damage assessments and will do everything in their power to assist tenants and remediate the apartments in the shortest time.
And our deep appreciation to the firefighters who valiantly did their duty.
According to Minister Regis, the fire began shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday and the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service attended to the blaze as expeditiously as they could but sadly were unable to save Mr Rondon.
We will continue to provide assistance to the affected residents even as we await further information as to the exact cause of the fire.
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