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Passenger Evacuation: Faulty Heat Detector
This afternoon [Apr.28] passengers were evacuated from the airport after a fire alarm was activated due to a faulty heat detector. Passengers were allowed back into the terminal shortly after, and the AirTran flight was delayed by an hour. A spokesperson said, “A fire alarm was activated at the LF Wade International Airport this afternoon which... Read more of this article
Smoke Alarm Activated: Building Evacuated
Earlier this morning [Apr.21] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service attended a Hamilton office building, and a number of workers were evacuated from building after a smoke alarm was activated. There were no injuries or damage reported, however officials said the occupants were evacuated as a precaution until fire officials could determine the cause. Related... Read more of this article
Videos: Cabinet Evacuated “Suspicious Package”
[Updated] A report of a “suspicious package” at the Cabinet Office on Front Street at approximately 11am this morning [Apr.5] has lead to the Cabinet Office being evacuated, as well as emergency responders arriving. - There are a number of people gathered on the front lawn, and there are two fire trucks present. We have limited information... Read more of this article
King Edward Evacuated Due to Sprinkler
This afternoon parts of King Edward Memorial Hospital were evacuated following a burst of water from the sprinkler system. No one was injured, and KEMH is back operating normally. Bernews cannot confirm the authenticy of this, however we were unofficially told that the incident may have been predicated by a “small grease fire” in the kitchen.... Read more of this article
