A devastating house fire in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Friday night has left a 14-year-old girl dead, a young man critically injured, and a grieving mother appealing for urgent assistance.

Campbell shared that her 14-year-old daughter, Gabriella Wright, was trapped inside the house and tragically burned to death, along with all their belongings.

“Everything bun down, nothing nuh lef and mi daughter bun up,” she shared.

Her 25-year-old son, Courtney Dailey, also suffered severe burns. According to Campbell, he escaped the fire, wearing only his undergarments. He is currently hospitalised in critical condition.

Stephen Josephs from the Burn Foundation of Jamaica confirmed that efforts are underway to secure overseas medical assistance for Dailey. He emphasised that while the injuries are severe, survival is possible with specialised treatment.

“We have received information from a hospital overseas, and we are imploring that this gentleman can live. But based on the extent of burns, it’s going to take specialised treatment for his life to be spared, so I am calling on Jamaicans to rally around this family,” Josephs said.

Members of the public who wish to assist are being encouraged to donate through the Wings of Hope Fund or contribute to an online GoFundMe campaign