The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) has expressed concern over a spate of fires and has issued some prevention reminders to the public. Station Officer at Fire Prevention Mabius Francis explained that the SLFS is especially concerned about house fires. 'There are many things we can do to avert unwanted fires. First of all we would say 'Have a plan' and by a plan there's a simple thing we can have in place – RIPE, an acronym,' Francis told St Lucia Times. 'The 'R' stands for having a means for Raising the alarm and a smoke alarm is one of