The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised that a Coroner’s Inquest be held into the fatal March 3 Camp Street Prison fire, which resulted in the deaths of 17 inmates.
This was confirmed yesterday by Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum. The inquest is expected to commence shortly.
A report in relation to the fatal fire was sent to the Chambers of the DPP on June 27, following the completion of a police investigation.
On March 3, just before 11 am, a fire was started