The Barbados Fire Service has observed an increase in fires for 2023 and is urging homeowners to be especially vigilant this holiday season. Firemen responded to 1 294 fires from the start of year through December 10, an increase from 949 in 2022. Although house fires decreased by four to 62, there was also loss of life. A message from Chief Fire Officer Errol Maynard urged practices to make it …