I was asking myself the same question all day, why were the FIREMEN not able to save at least one of those people??? something is very wrong. I watch the firemen in NY fighting fires all the time, the first thing they do is to enter the building and check to see if anyone is inside. I am sure yesterday when the firemen arrive at the scene they knew people were in that building. Why were no lives saved? Alvin you tried your best, don’t be so hard on yourself. Shame on the authorities for now talking about doing more with business places that only have one entrance.

Condolences to the deceased and their families. I also feel so sorry for Mr Babb and the others that tried to help.

Mr Babb WAS incredibly brave and I hope that one day he can get over this. I hope that he gets medical help too. Who knows what chemicals may have been in that smoke.

As to the villains. Words cannot express my anger. They must not be allowed to get away with this crime.

It is good to hear that even tho these evil men stole these womens lives there are still good kind corageous Barbadians like Mr. Babb.  It is people like him who will help save Barbados - may God help us catch these evil men soon before they can flee the island or do something like this again.  To rob a store is one thing but to do something like this is pure evil and they should never be allowed to see the light of day once they are caught

I really support the efforts of Alvin… What we need to bring to light is the fact that this building was an old bank.. and specially built to make entry extremely hard. Regardless, although this fire was still giving challenges up to 3.00am, The fire Service, Defence Force, Coast gaurd and other responders did not cease until they were finally able to enter the building by bursting holes and removing the persons trapped inside and this must not be overlooked. We are all saddened by this historic tragedy and we wish to join with the families and ask God,s Grace for them now… Brother Alvin you did all you could have and I am sure we are all grateful… God is in control ...

Find these creatures (I can’t call them animals because animals are not capable of such acts).

Therefore they should be treated less than an animal.

They don’t need no prison sentence - they have gone beyond that type of punishment.

Instant death is even too good for them. Because dead people don’t learn lessons. Tortured people do. So torture would be the best punishment until death.

I will keep the families in my prayers and I will channel all my energy to the universe that the capture of these beast is manifested.

All of us need to do this at this time.

HOTEP

My sympathy to all the families that have lost their loveones. It is very hard to comprehend such sadness… lost of these young lives that didn’t had a chance. Trying to make an honest living & 2 or more tugs came & destroy them. They don’t want to work, just get easy money @ the expence of some innocent people. God best their lives & may God bring comfort to the family. This is a hard pill to swallow.

Alvin, don’t be so hard on yourself, as one of the 1st. responders, you try real hard. you didn’t stand-up & just watch. God best you for that. later if you still having those unpleasant thoughts, maybe you can get some counseling. I’m glad you was there to help out.

alvin, what you did was courageous, we need more people like you.do not beat yourself up, we could have loss you in the process. i will pray for your healing, and get u some medical help.
I am in agreement with you, the firemen should have done abetter job.

i am sadden of what has happen in the my country barbados, my condolences to all the families.From now on i believe when some one is looking for a place to set up a business, they have to check all things out, and the fire chief and thoes in the security shoould not ok any buildings unless they pass the security check, example all buildings should have ceiling sprinklers, fire extinguishers, and definetly EXITS , no business place should be allowed to operate with just one door.

Those two COWARDS attacked women.  Robbing the store was bad enough but to fire-bombed it knowing full well that the women were still in there was indescribably EVIL.

Unless they have already fled the country, I believe that they will be caught, I certainly hope so.

Mr. Babb you did your best.  I cannot imagine what it would feel to hear people crying for help and you could not get to them. It must be horrible to still remember, and you will never forget. May God give you peace, may the people who lost their lives rest in peace, may the families find comfort in their memories. We do not understand why God allows these types of things to happen but this is an evil world and may the ones who did this meet their end also. They do not deserve prison.

Whenever I go to Barbados I see Alvin. Even though he is tall a woman will still feel safe walking by him. Alvin is a true gentle giant and he needs to be commended by the government for his actions. Alvin, I pray that one day you will be able to sleep, one day the screams in your head will lessen. If only the murderers are suffering in the same way as you are. Not doubt they are sleeping and eating protected by people who have misplaced loyalty! Alvin you did all you could do! Put youself at peace!

Why are we blaming the firemen for not doing more to save these six women? Firemen are trained on how to fight fires, they are thought to first assess the situation while reducing any risks to themselves and others, unlike the untrained individual who first instinct when the adrenaline kicks in is to jump right in without first assessing the risks. Under the present cirsumstances then, I believe all that could have been done was done…..... May these six girls rest in peace and my condolensces are extended to their loved ones.

You have done a great job, the firemen and policemen,need to start doing a more serious job in Barbados and stop dressing for show.Those firemen done too little to save those girls. if they did training for the job, they should show us the training the night of the of the fire.

To the six girls died in the fire. May you rest in peace, but God will bring you justice.

Mr Babb respect for all your efforts!! I know yuh hurt but God will bless you for your efforts!

Thank God that there are compassionate people like you out there that would risk your own life to help others while others taking life with no regard, trust me I dont know any of the victims but I really appreciate all that you did. From reading this article I know yuh really try!Respect my brudda!!!

This sad episode should not be allowed to die without a serious analysis of our readiness to deal with emergencies of this nature. The quality of public response and our building codes are fully exposed.

No one knows why the firemen did not enter that building at that particular time. Maybe it was a safety issue and people show they true colours by trying to help. However that building unfortunately proved to be unsafe. Where were the fire exits?  Those thieves and the owners of that building are equally responsible for the lost of life. Why? If there was an accidental fire and people ran to the back the same tragedy would have happen.  Change needs to happen and quick not by bajan standards.

My condolences to the family and friends of the six young women whose lives ended tragically.  Kudos to “Tall-man” for his efforts to try to save the victims . When the miscreants who did this cruel deed are caught and tried , they must be hanged. It is time to legalise the Building Code and implement the Safety and Health Act .

My condolences go out to the affected families. I also compliment the courageous first responders. Please do not criticise the firemen and the police, especially the firemen. They did their best in the prevailing circumstances. You were not in their shoes. It is very easy to condemn after the fact.

I was not there and so I cannot comment on the firemen. What I can say is, that we have firemen in Barbados who fight fires, but we do not have a rescue team and we need to understand that the firemen did what they are trained to do.

As for Alvin, he is brave fellow and God will surely reward him for his efforts. Those women were in a cage and there were too many obstacles preventing the loss of life.

Anyone who exists in that intense smoke even for 4 mins is gone. 4 mins is all that it takes for your body to be without oxygen. 4 mins is the time it probably took for the firemen to get to the fire in any event. Even Alvin said it was 3 mins.

What would have helped is if the building codes made it easier for anyone to get in.

I am however interested to know about the fireman that Alvin said he pulled out.