RSVGPF INVESTIGATING FATAL HOUSE FIRE IN DIAMOND
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire in the community of Diamond that claimed the lives of two residents.
At approximately 6:06 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2025, officers received reports of a fire in the area. Officers and firefighters from the RSVGPF Fire Brigade were dispatched to the scene, where the structure was found engulfed in flames. The blaze was extinguished; however, the building and all its contents were completely destroyed.
Two persons, Keithroy Dansel, a 33-year-old labourer, and Nakita Haynes, a 50-year-old domestic, both residents of Diamond, were pronounced dead at the scene by the District Medical Officer.
The scene was processed by personnel from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). A post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted at the Kingstown Mortuary to determine the exact cause of death.
The RSVGPF is dedicated to determining the circumstances that led to this tragedy and encourages anyone with information that can assist the investigation to contact Police Control at 457-1211, the Criminal Investigations Department/Major Crimes Unit at 456-1810, or the Public Relations and Complaints Department at 485-6891.
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force extends sincere condolences to the families and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
