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Boater Saved From Fire & Sinking Vessel
The U.S. Coast Guard and the tanker ship Orange Ocean rescued a solo boater from his burning and sinking vessel, 420 miles north of Puerto Rico, during his voyage from Bermuda to St. Maarten. The U.S. Coast Guard said, “Coast Guard watchstanders and the crew of the tanker ship Orange Ocean coordinated the rescue of a solo boater in the Atlantic Ocean,... Read more of this article
‘Items Recovered Suggest Fire Maliciously Set’
Police are investigating a car fire that happened in Pembroke yesterday [Nov 3], noting that “there were items recovered at the scene to suggest the fire was maliciously set.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:40am on Sunday, November 3, 2024, police, along with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, responded to a report of a car on... Read more of this article
Minister Launches Fire Safety Awareness Week
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks officially launches Fire Safety Awareness Week at City Hall this morning [Oct 7]. A Government spokesperson said, “This morning at City Hall in Hamilton, the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, officially proclaimed this week as Fire Safety Awareness Week. “Joined by the Bermuda Fire... Read more of this article
Video: BFRS Extinguish Fire At Airport Dump
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the Airport Waste Management Facility in the east end earlier this evening [Aug 31] where the personnel worked to extinguish a blaze. Additional details are limited at this time, however we will update if able. Related Stories Photos & Videos: Fire In Devonshire Marsh Area Video: Firefighters... Read more of this article
Brush Fire In Glebe/Parsons Rd Pembroke Area
“There is a brush fire in the Glebe Road, Parsons Road, Pembroke area,” the police said this afternoon [Aug 7]. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Fire & Rescue are currently on scene. Police are diverting traffic around the area at St. Augustine’s Hill and Deepdale Road. We are asking that motorist use alternative routes where... Read more of this article
‘Smouldering Fire’ At Tynes Bay Causes Delays
The Ministry of Public Works advised of a “smouldering bunker fire at the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy facility in Devonshire.” A Government spokesperson said, “The incident has resulted in periodic impacts on service delivery. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and Tynes Bay personnel are closely monitoring the situation to ensure it... Read more of this article
Students Take Part In BFRS Summer Programme
16-year-old Berkeley students Joaquin O’Connor and Dae’Jon Smith are taking part in the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] Youth Summer Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS], in collaboration with the Department of Workforce Development, is proud to announce the commencement of... Read more of this article
BFRS Engages Seniors In Fire Safety Initiative
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] recently held a community engagement initiative aimed at educating and interacting with senior residents. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the ongoing Home Fire Safety Visit Programme, a BFRS crew recently visited the Peace Lutheran Church on South Shore Road in Paget to connect with seniors... Read more of this article
Bunker Fire & Equipment Issue At Tynes Bay
The Tynes Bay facility had to ‘halt waste reception from commercial operators temporarily’ — the public drop-off service to the general public remains open — due to a bunker fire and technical issue. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public of an incident at the Tynes Bay... Read more of this article
Francis Patton School To Resume On Tuesday
Francis Patton Primary School was temporarily closed today due to an electrical fire yesterday afternoon in the school’s IT cabinet and transformer room, and the school will resume normal operations tomorrow [Jan 16]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education has advised of the temporary closure of Francis Patton Primary... Read more of this article
Airport Waste Facility Closed Today After Fire
The Airport Waste Management Facility will be closed for the day following last night’s [Dec 19] fire. A Government spokesperson said, “As a result of last night’s fire at the Airport Waste Management Facility, the complex will remain closed for the remainder of today. “An update will be provided in due course. The Ministry of... Read more of this article
Photos: Aftermath Of Fire At Boat Storage Facility
Early this morning [Dec 14], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a call reporting several boats on fire in St. George’s, and firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. Earlier today, a police spokesperson said, “Around 3:30am on Thursday, December 13th, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and police were dispatched to a report of several... Read more of this article
