Boy, 4, perishes in house fire at Sophia

“The fire resulted in the complete destruction of the building and its contents,” the Fire Service stated.

According to reports, three children were left in the care of a 16-year-old. According to the teen, she left the children playing and went to lie down and fell asleep.

“The teen reported that she was awakened by one of the children, who told her that the house was on fire. In a panic, she ran out of the house. The Fire Service was contacted, and upon checking, it was discovered that one of the children was unaccounted for. Charred remains were later uncovered by firefighters after the fire was extinguished,” the Fire Service said.

In the wake of this tragedy, parents and guardians are reminded to educate children on the dangers of fire starters (matches and lighters) and warn them about their use.

DO NOT leave children unattended or at home without adult supervision.

Keep children away from the cooking area, and ensure matches and lighters are out of their reach at all times.

Remember to equip homes with fire prevention and firefighting devices like smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.