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Police Investigating Last Night’s Car Fire

Police Investigating Last Night’s Car Fire

The police are investigating the car fire last night, and said that the investigation “is in its early stages, but foul play has not been ruled out.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Thursday 31st December, 2020, Police and Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, responded to a report of a car fire in the area of Roberts... Read more of this article

Video: BFRS Extinguish Car Fire In Devonshire

Video: BFRS Extinguish Car Fire In Devonshire

[Updated with video] Firefighters extinguished a car fire last night [Dec 31] on Roberts Avenue in Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “At 10:15pm on December 31, 2020, Fire Dispatch received a report of a vehicle fire on Roberts Avenue, Devonshire. BFRS responded from Hamilton Station with three appliances and a total of 6 firefighters. “Upon... Read more of this article

BFRS Extinguish Another Car Fire In St George’s

BFRS Extinguish Another Car Fire In St George’s

Marking the third vehicle fire in the last 48 hours, firefighters extinguished another car fire in St George’s early this morning [Dec 15], after receiving a report of a “car explosion”. The fire initially blocked the exit of people in the lower apartment, however fortunately they were able to “escape over a wall. ” A BFRS... Read more of this article

Photos: BFRS Extinguish Another Vehicle Fire

Photos: BFRS Extinguish Another Vehicle Fire

Firefighters were kept very busy last night, as following the car fire in St George’s they had to respond to another vehicle fire, this time extinguishing a truck on fire in Pembroke at around 3.45am in the morning. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 3.45am, BFRS Dispatch received a report of a truck on fire on Curing Avenue, Pembroke. The... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: BFRS Extinguish Car Fire

Photos & Video: BFRS Extinguish Car Fire

Firefighters extinguished a car fire in St George’s this evening [Dec 13], with firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly extinguishing the blaze. A spokesperson said said, “At 7pm on Sunday December 13th 2020, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received a call reporting a vehicle fire at Suffering Lane, St George’s. “BFRS... Read more of this article

Video & Photos: Car Fire In Southampton

Video & Photos: Car Fire In Southampton

The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] extinguished a vehicle fire in Southampton early this morning [Aug 31]. A BFRS spokesperson said, “BFRS dispatch received a report of a vehicle on fire in Southampton in the early hours of the morning. “One appliance responded from the Port Royal Station with a total of four firefighters. “Upon... Read more of this article

Two Vehicles Destroyed By Fire In Pembroke

Two Vehicles Destroyed By Fire In Pembroke

Two vehicles were destroyed by a fire in Pembroke early this morning [Aug 7] with the cause of the fires “being considered suspicious at this time,” the police have confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:30 this morning Friday, 7th August, Police and Bermuda Fire and Rescue were alerted to two vehicles on fire in close proximity... Read more of this article

Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Pembroke

Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Pembroke

Firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire in Pembroke last night [June 11], with the fire causing “minimal damage” to a nearby home. A spokesperson said, “Fire Dispatch received two calls for service on the evening of Thursday, June 11th 2020; the first at 11:25pm and the seconded at 11:31pm. “The first call was a road traffic... Read more of this article

Firefighters Extinguish Tow Truck Fire

Firefighters Extinguish Tow Truck Fire

Firefighters extinguished a tow truck fire that occurred this morning [March 8] in Hamilton. A Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said, “At 6:20am, dispatch received a call of a vehicle fire at the junction of King Street and Elliot Street. One appliance responded from Hamilton Fire Station with a total of four firefighters. “Upon... Read more of this article

Video: BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Smiths

Video: BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Smiths

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] extinguished a vehicle fire in Smiths parish this afternoon. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 12:52pm a call was received reporting a vehicle with smoke and flames issuing in Smiths parish. Four appliances from the Hamilton Station responded, with a total of 8 personnel. “On... Read more of this article

Vehicle Fire Extinguished In City Of Hamilton

Vehicle Fire Extinguished In City Of Hamilton

Emergency services responded to a vehicle fire on Reid Street in the City of Hamilton tonight [Dec 6]. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] personnel extinguished the fire which involved a taxi. BFRS spokesperson Staff Officer Scott Quinn said, “Fire Dispatch received a call via 911 at 5:38pm this evening reporting a vehicle fire at Reid street... Read more of this article

BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In St. George’s

BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In St. George’s

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vehicle fire tonight [Oct 29] in the Wellington Slip Road area. The car fire was extinguished and the nearby area wet down. Neighbours gathered in the area saying, smoke entering their homes alerted them to the blaze. A fire investigator arrived later at the scene. Further details are limited at this... Read more of this article

Van Fire In Pembroke Under Investigation

Van Fire In Pembroke Under Investigation

Police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel responded to a reported van fire this morning [Sept 27] on Fentons Drive in Pembroke – the second time the same vehicle has been damaged by fire this month. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12.05am on Friday, September 27, police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel responded... Read more of this article

Video: BFRS Extinguish Car Fire On Court Street

Video: BFRS Extinguish Car Fire On Court Street

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] responded to a car fire on Court Street this afternoon [July 11] where firefighters extinguished the blaze. BFRS Staff Officer Sergeant Allan Wilkinson said, “Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received a call via 911 at 1604hrs reporting a vehicle on fire near the junction of Reid and Court St in Hamilton.... Read more of this article

Court: 22-Year-Old Denies Charge Of Arson

Court: 22-Year-Old Denies Charge Of Arson

[Written by Don Burgess] Appearing in Court, Justice Iris, 22, denied three fire-related charges that allegedly did $10,000 worth of damage to two cars. Mr Iris pleaded not guilty to arson, which allegedly happened on June 28, 2019 at Harlem Heights Road. He was charged with setting two vehicles on fire. Mr Iris also denied willfully and unlawfully... Read more of this article

BPS Investigation Underway Into Minibus Fire

BPS Investigation Underway Into Minibus Fire

Inquiries are underway after a Happy Valley Child Care Centre minibus was damaged by fire on Sunday [June 16]. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries are underway after a Happy Valley Child Care Centre minibus was damaged by fire. “Police officers and firefighters responded to the incident, which was reported around 10am Sunday, June 16th – but... Read more of this article