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Bus Driver Commended, Investigation Underway

Bus Driver Commended, Investigation Underway

Authorities continue an investigation into a school bus fire that occurred this morning on Middle Road, Warwick, with the bus, traveling from Watford Bridge to Somersfield Academy, carrying students when it caught fire just after 7am near St. Mary’s Road, forcing an immediate evacuation. “There were no injuries, as the bus operator safely escorted... Read more of this article

Photos: Bus Fire In Warwick, No Injuries Reported

Photos: Bus Fire In Warwick, No Injuries Reported

[Updating] A bus fire is causing traffic diversions on Middle Road in Warwick this morning, with the police confirming that there were no injuries reported. A police spokesperson said, “Traffic diversions are currently in effect on Middle Road, Warwick near junction with St. Mary’s Road due to a bus on fire. Apparently there are no reported... Read more of this article

Video & Photos: BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire

Video & Photos: BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire

At approximately 2:10am this morning [Jan 11], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources at the Botanical Gardens. Fire Service spokesperson Staff Officer Delton White said, “The vehicle was reported to have visible smoke and flames emitting.” Video... Read more of this article

Fire Service Responds To Vehicle Fire In Warwick

Fire Service Responds To Vehicle Fire In Warwick

At approximately 8:29am this morning, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Warwick Academy School, however prior to their arrival, the fire had been extinguished with a fire extinguisher. Fire Service spokesperson Staff Officer Delton White said, “The vehicle was reported to have... Read more of this article

Video: BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Pembroke

Video: BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Pembroke

[Updated with video] At approximately 6:12am this morning [Nov 20], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Canal Road in Pembroke, with a trailer truck and a motorbike fully involved with fire. Fire Service spokesperson Staff Officer Delton White said, “The vehicle was reported to have visible smoke and... Read more of this article

Fire Service Extinguishes Van Blaze In Smiths

Fire Service Extinguishes Van Blaze In Smiths

At approximately 12:16pm this afternoon [Nov 5], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Club Road in Smiths Parish. Fire Service spokesperson Staff Officer Delton White stated “the vehicle was reported to have visible smoke and flames emitting. “The Fire Service responded with one vehicle staffed with... Read more of this article

BFRS Extinguish Panel Van Fire In Warwick

BFRS Extinguish Panel Van Fire In Warwick

Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel extinguished a vehicle fire on St. Mary’s Road in Warwick at approximately 7:05am this morning [Oct 16]. The BFRS said, “At approximately 7:05am on Sunday, October 16th, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle on fire on St. Mary’s Road in Warwick.”... Read more of this article

BFRS Respond To Fire Involving Three Vehicles

BFRS Respond To Fire Involving Three Vehicles

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vehicle fire in the Loughland housing complex in Paget last night [Sept 29], with one car and two bikes found “smoldering from the affects of the fire.” Fire Service spokesperson, Staff Officer Delton White, said, “At approximately 9:49pm on Thursday, September 29, 2016, the Bermuda Fire... Read more of this article

Video: Vehicle Fire On Angle Street Extinguished

Video: Vehicle Fire On Angle Street Extinguished

[Updated] At approximately 4.45pm this afternoon [July 27] emergency services responded to a vehicle fire on Angle Street near the junction with Court Street. Firefighters arrived to find a car with flames and smoke emitting from the vehicle’s engine compartment, and proceeded to extinguish the blaze with two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. Details... Read more of this article

Photos: Building Damaged In Early Morning Blaze

Photos: Building Damaged In Early Morning Blaze

A building located on Cedar Avenue sustained damage in an early morning blaze on Tuesday [April 26], that is understood to have initially involved two motorcycles. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the fire that occurred at approximately 3.00am. The fire was extinguished but not before the nearby building sustained visible fire, heat... Read more of this article

Fire Service Extinguishes Vehicle Fire In Sandys

Fire Service Extinguishes Vehicle Fire In Sandys

At approximately 11:19pm on Tuesday night [March 29], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire at Overplus Lane in Sandys. Fire Service spokesperson Sgt. Russann Francis stated that the report was of “one van involved in fire.” “The Fire Service responded to the incident with one vehicle and 4 firefighters.... Read more of this article

BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Sandys

BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Sandys

An early morning fire in Sandys resulted in damage to three motorcycles, one car and a nearby residence, with the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responding with three vehicles and nine personnel to extinguish the blaze. The BFRS said, “At approximately 3:33am on Monday, February 8, 2016, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report... Read more of this article

Fire Service Extinguish Blaze In Car, Shed, Brush

Fire Service Extinguish Blaze In Car, Shed, Brush

Following after the car fire this afternoon, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to another fire this evening [Nov 17], with the fire involving a car, shed and the surrounding area of brush in the Spanish Point area. Fire Service spokesperson Sergeant Russann Francis said that at approximately 8:37pm this evening, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue... Read more of this article

Video: Car Fire Extinguished In Parking Lot

Video: Car Fire Extinguished In Parking Lot

At around 3.00pm this afternoon [Nov 17], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service attended a car fire that occurred in the Heron Bay Plaza parking lot. The fire was extinguished by a member of the public before the Fire Service arrived, so when the BFRS arrived they wet down and checked the vehicle to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. While the car... Read more of this article

Vehicle Catches Fire After Two Car Collision

Vehicle Catches Fire After Two Car Collision

In the early hours of this morning [Nov 8] there was a collision involving two cars in Pembroke; the police said it was reported that one of the cars was on fire, with the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service extinguishing the flames. Both of the drivers — a 31-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman — sustained non-life threatening injuries. A... Read more of this article

Photos: Vehicle Fire On Reid Street In Hamilton

Photos: Vehicle Fire On Reid Street In Hamilton

At approximately 3:17pm on Saturday [Oct 10], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Reid Street in Hamilton near the Chancery Lane. Fire Service spokesperson Sergeant Russann Francis said, “The vehicle was reported to have visible smoke and flames emitting from under the bonnet of the car. “The Fire Service... Read more of this article