Chapman Lane Fire Leaves Families Homeless | Barbados News

A devastating fire erupted on Chapman Lane early this morning, obliterating four homes and displacing families in a matter of minutes. Triggered by a deafening explosion at 3 AM, flames raced through tightly packed houses, forcing residents—including children—to flee in pajamas or underwear. Raphael Roberts and Marquita Campbell shared harrowing accounts: one escaping with his family, the other losing a generational home she’d never insured. Neighbors like Thomas Felicien fought the blaze while fearing total loss, warning that even a slight breeze could have turned things catastrophic. As authorities probe the cause, survivors cling to community support and emergency aid, desperate for shelter and stability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc0dba9293f38e6e