SINGLE storey structure in the Kemp Road area was destroyed after it was engulfed in flames yesterday, with a woman having to jump out of the window to escape the blaze.

Fire Chief Assistant Superintendent Walter Evans said it was too early to posit a cause for the fire.

However, he said teams in three fire engines “immediately” responded to reports of the blaze, which took place at a structure at Brown’s Lane off Kemp Road.

Two buildings adjacent to the structure received extensive damage but are habitable, ASP Evans said.

It is unclear how many people lived in the destroyed structure.

ASP Evans said one woman was inside the building when the blaze erupted and she jumped out a window to avoid the flames.

She suffered several injuries to her legs and was taken to the hospital in a conscious state, ASP Evans said.

Investigations continue.

By Rashad Rolle, Tribune Staff Reporter

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