Hashtag: #July2016FrontStFire
Minister Praises ‘Exceptional Professionalism’
“Exceptional professionalism and tremendous stamina,” said Minister of National Security, Senator Jeffrey Baron today [July 21] in reflecting on the response of the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] to this morning’s fire on Front Street. Earlier today, Minister Baron had the opportunity to visit the scene and survey the damage, while the... Read more of this article
Updates, Photos, Videos: Fire On Front Street
[Updating: The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a fire on Front Street in Hamilton at 4:32am, with 16 vehicles and over 30 personnel. Summary points at top with updates below. Police: Advise of major traffic delays in area Govt: Due to Front St closure will be minimal disruption to bus operations BFRS: Buildings involved house Chewstick... Read more of this article
Cabinet Office Closed For Remainder Of Today
The Government has advised that the Cabinet Office is closed for the remainder of today [July 21], due to this morning’s serious fire which has resulted in the closure of select areas of Reid Street and Front Street. “As a reminder the Cabinet Office is currently located on the first floor of Innovation House, 46 Reid Street, Hamilton, which... Read more of this article
Company Thanks BFRS, BPS, Clients, Supporters
Queen Management Services Ltd. — the owner of Bermuda Executive Services, Atlantic Caregiving and Island Bargains of Bermuda — said they “would like to thank all first responders, clients, staff and supporters for their support following today’s devastating fire at its 77 Front Street offices.” “The most important thing is... Read more of this article
Information Commissioner Office Building Closed
The Fire Marshall has closed the blocks of Reid Street between Court Street and Burnaby Hill due to this morning’s fire, with the closure affecting the Information Commissioner’s Office. “The Information Commissioner’s Office building at 60 Reid Street will be closed until the Fire Marshall lifts the restriction,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article
Chewstick Grateful For BFRS “Brave Response”
Chewstick — whose building has sustained extensive damage in this morning’s fire on Front Street — said via Facebook that they are “grateful to the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service for their brave response.” Saying they will release more information once a damage assessment has been completed, the group is asking for “support... Read more of this article
Fireminds Ltd. Open For Business, Praise BFRS
Technology company Fireminds said they are open for business today, despite their headquarters being in proximity to the blaze on Front Street, and have praised the Bermuda Fire & Rescue team who have been out battling the blaze from 4.30am this morning. A spokesperson, “We implemented our Disaster Recovery Plan at 5:30am, to physically ensure... Read more of this article
Butterfield’s Reid Street Banking Centre Closed
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that its head office building and Reid Street Banking Centre in the City of Hamilton will be closed for the entire day today [July 21]. A spokesperson said, “The closure is due to restricted access to some sections of Reid and Front Streets resulting from a fire in the City earlier today.... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Fire On Front Street In Hamilton
At approximately 4.32am this morning [July 21], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire on Front Street in Hamilton, with some 16 vehicles and over 30 personnel attending the scene. The BFRS later confirmed that while there were “no reported injuries at this time to civilians or firefighters” the buildings involved — which... Read more of this article
