“Autistic” Teen Dies Following House Fire 

By Admin. Updated 6:28 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

A teenager reported to be autistic has died after sustaining burns in a house fire.

Sylvester Rodney, 16, the teen in question, succumbed to his injuries at hospital last night (17 February).

Reports indicate that he suffered burns on February 13 when a dwelling house in a multi-compound property in Lower Roseau, Sion Hill, caught fire. 

He was rushed to hospital.

It is unclear whether the teen was alone at the time of the fire. 

Police are investigating the matter.

We will provide relevant updates from authoritative sources.

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