One woman was injured in a blaze at Gall Hill, Christ Church, that destroyed one house and damaged another yesterday morning.

Cordella Burgess reportedly sustained burns to her shoulder, back and leg, after the rented two-bedroom house she shared with her sister Carmen and their five children caught fire.

Neighbour Jamar Bayne was one of the first people to offer help to Burgess as she dashed from the house with her clothes on fire.

The next-door house owned by Llewellyn Clarke sustained some damage. Parliamentary representative Ronald Jones said he was trying to identify temporary homes for the displaced families.

Speaking to the DAILY NATION yesterday, Acting Chief Fire Officer Anthony Blackman urged people to be cautious, especially when leaving their homes unattended.

Two fire tenders and eight officers under the command of acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer Eric Rice responded to the blaze. (YB)