Police forensic investigators are trying to determine how and why a St. Phillip family of four perished in their home in the early hours of this morning.

The service is appealing for the public’s help in solving the case of the death of a contractor, his wife a suspended attorney at law, and their two school-age children.

Acting police public relations officer, Inspector Stephen Griffith briefed Starcom Network News on the tragedy.

Neighbors contacted the fire service after hearing what sounded like two small explosions and then seeing fire coming from the home Breezy Hill, Halton, St. Phillip around3 30 AM.

Fire and police officers who entered the two-storey home found the 4 badly burnt bodies in a bedroom at the rear of the property.

The room showed evidence of an intense fire that Starcom understands was likely fuelled by an accelerant.

Starcom Network News also understands the family car had been left parked with the keys still inside.

Distraught neighbors described the parents and their children as quiet and polite people and are devastated by the tragedy.

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley who is attending the CARICOM heads of government conference in Suriname said her heart hurt on hearing the news of the tragedy.

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey was at the scene and promised that counseling would be provided for relatives and neighbors as well as other support.