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BFRS Respond To Vehicle Incident In Smiths

BFRS Respond To Vehicle Incident In Smiths

Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire in Smiths this morning [May 21] and arrived to find smoke coming from a derelict taxi, according to officials. BFRS Staff Officer Sergeant Allan Wilkinson said, “Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received a call via 911 reporting a vehicle fire at the junction of Harrington Hundreds... Read more of this article

Motorcycle Fire Extinguished In Hamilton Parish

Motorcycle Fire Extinguished In Hamilton Parish

[Updated] Emergency services responded to a motorcycle fire this afternoon [April 19], located on North Shore Road in the Shelly Bay, Hamilton Parish area near the junction with Radnor Road. Traffic flow through the area was restricted as officials dealt with the blaze. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update... Read more of this article

Video: Car Blaze On Harbour Road Extinguished

Video: Car Blaze On Harbour Road Extinguished

[Updated with video] Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to a car fire on Harbour Road in Warwick this evening [Feb 27] where firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the blaze. BFRS Staff Officer Sergeant Allan Wilkinson said, “Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received a call via 911 reporting a car fire just east of... Read more of this article

BFRS Extinguish Motorcycle Fire In Paget

BFRS Extinguish Motorcycle Fire In Paget

Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to a cycle fire this afternoon [Dec 22] located at a residence near the junction of Southcote Road and Ord Road in Paget. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Staff Officer Sergeant Allan Wilkinson said, “Fire dispatch received a call via 911 at 1356 hrs reporting a cycle fire at a residence near the... Read more of this article

BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Paget

BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Paget

[Updated] Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to a car fire around 5.00pm this evening [Nov 20] on Middle Road in the Paget area between Manse Road and Cobb’s Hill Road. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said: “There is presently a car fire on Middle Road in the area of Manse Road and Cobb’s Hill Road. Traffic diversions... Read more of this article

Fire Service Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Paget

Fire Service Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Paget

[Updated] Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to a vehicle fire this morning [Nov 12] in the Tribe Road #5, Paget area. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Staff Officer Sergeant Allan Wilkinson said, “Fire dispatch received a call via 911 at 5:21am reporting a car fire in Paget. Upon arrival firefighters noticed a car involved in fire.... Read more of this article

BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire At The Quarry

BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire At The Quarry

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire at the Government quarry this morning [Oct 4], with the BFRS confirming that three vehicles were affected, included “one small bus and two construction machines.” A spokesperson said, “Fire and Rescue Service received a call via 911 at 0929 hrs reporting vehicles... Read more of this article

‘Small Fire In Engine Compartment Of A Bus’

‘Small Fire In Engine Compartment Of A Bus’

The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] confirmed that there was a “small fire in the engine compartment of a bus” on Monday evening, saying that the 15 passengers on board were “evacuated without incident,” and added that the DPT “will implement additional maintenance measures to ensure this does not happen again.” As... Read more of this article

Fire Service Wet Down Bus Engine Compartment

Fire Service Wet Down Bus Engine Compartment

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service along with police, responded to the Mangrove Bay Road area tonight [Sept 3] where a bus parked in a lay-by had reportedly experienced an issue with an engine. There was no signs of fire when the fire service arrived but personnel proceeded to wet down the engine compartment area. Further details are limited at this... Read more of this article

Three Motorcycles ‘Set On Fire’ In Hamilton

Three Motorcycles ‘Set On Fire’ In Hamilton

[Updated] Emergency service personnel responded to the Bulls Head Car Park in Hamilton at around 5:30am this morning [July 21] as “three motorcycles were set on fire,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and the Bermuda Police Service responded to a report of an incident that took... Read more of this article

BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Devonshire

BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Devonshire

At approximately 6:16pm this evening [Nov 16], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Rec View Hill in Devonshire. Fire Service spokesperson Sergeant Delton White said, “The vehicle was reported to have visible smoke and flames emitting from the engine compartment of the car. “The Fire Service responded... Read more of this article

Fire Service Extinguish Car Fire In St. David’s

Fire Service Extinguish Car Fire In St. David’s

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vehicle fire on Sofar Lane in St. Davids at approximately 2:52am this morning [Oct 30]. “Two firefighters dressed in full protective gear then used a combination of water and foam to extinguish the fire due to its intensity,” the BFRS said. Fire Service spokesperson Staff Officer Delton... Read more of this article

BFRS Extinguish Cycle Fire In Pembroke

BFRS Extinguish Cycle Fire In Pembroke

At approximately 3:13am today, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a cycle on fire at Fenton Drive in Pembroke . Fire Service spokesperson Acting Lieutenant Russann Francis stated, “The vehicle was reported to be engulfed in flames. The Fire Service responded to the incident with a team of 4 firefighters... Read more of this article

Photos: Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Fire

Photos: Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Fire

[Updated] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vehicle fire on Crow Lane roundabout at approximately 6.15pm today [April 15]. Fire service personnel tackled the blaze and extinguished the fire which could be seen in the rear of the vehicle. Traffic flow in the area was restricted while emergency services handled the incident. Details... Read more of this article

BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Southampton

BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Southampton

At approximately 4:44pm today [March 29], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Wellmans Lane in Southampton. According to Fire Service spokesperson Staff Officer Delton White the “vehicle was reported to have visible flames and smoke emitting from the cab.” - “The Fire Service responded with... Read more of this article

Counsellors Assist Students After Bus Fire

Counsellors Assist Students After Bus Fire

Students who were on the bus that caught fire this morning have had the chance to meet with guidance counsellors, with both schools moving to support the students after the fire. School Bus Catches Fire At around 7.40am today, the bus — which was transporting students from both Warwick Academy and Somersfield — caught fire on Middle Road... Read more of this article