Container Used as Riping House Explodes in Portland

Jamaica Crime News, Portland: Detectives attached to the Portland Division are investigating the circumstances surrounding the explosion of a container in Kensington district, Portland on Thursday morning.

No one was injured during the explosion , but the police have reported that several houses in the surrounding and a motor truck were damaged.

Reports are that about 10:00 a.m. on Thursday,  the electricity-operated, 40-foot container which is used as a Riping House for bananas and plantains exploded.

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The explosion was overheard from miles around and resulted in the fruits being completely destroyed.

The police say they have not ruled out arson as a motive for the explosion.