Hashtag: #VehicleFires
MP Ashfield DeVent’s Car Set On Fire
[Updated with statements from the PLP, OBA, Premier, Governor and National Security Minister] A car fire — thought to have possibly been deliberate in nature – occurred this morning [Sept 17] in the Friswells Hill area, with the vehicle belonging to PLP MP Ashfield DeVent, who resides in the area. Mr DeVent will not represent the area... Read more of this article
Firefighters Respond To Car Fire
At approximately 12.10pm this afternoon [May 13] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of a car fire in the Woodbourne Avenue area. Two vehicles attended and extinguished the fire, with both vehicles leaving the scene at approximately 12.30pm. We unofficially understand the fire started after the driver started the car, and... Read more of this article
Car Fire On St John’s Road
At approximately 6:30pm yesterday evening [Dec.27] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a car fire in the Cox’s Hill, Pembroke area by the HWP Showrooms. The car owners were reportedly about to/started the car when it started to burst into flames. Firefighters responded, and quickly put out the blaze. There were no injures reported. Photos... Read more of this article
Photos: Car Destroyed By Fire In Warwick
[Updated] Just past 6pm this evening [July 27] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of a car on fire in the Rockland Estates, Warwick area. The fire appeared to have started out small in the engine of the car until it engulfed the entire car in flames, as pictured in the photo series below: However the fire grew in size: Till... Read more of this article
Fire Service Responds To Airport Truck Fire
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service yesterday [July 11] responded to the scene of a reported vehicle fire at L.F. Wade International Airport. Numerous Fire Service vehicles could be seen in the vicinity of where planes are routinely parked. A Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said, “At 11:40am yesterday, July 11, Bermuda Fire and Rescue... Read more of this article
Video: Car Fire on Scott’s Hill Road
Around 11:40am on Saturday [Jan 29], Police attended a vehicle fire on Scott’s Hill Road in Sandys parish near the junction with the Railway Trail. As a result the immediate area was cordoned off as a safety precaution. The car was extensively damaged by the blaze which was extinguished by Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel. The Police said... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Boat Fire in St George’s
[Updated] The Bermuda Fire Service and Marine Police responded to a boat fire in Mullet Bay, St George’s at approximately 11:30am today [Dec 11]. The boat was a few feet offshore with smoke pouring when firefighters arrived: Two fire trucks responded and quickly extinguished the fire on the 28ft Century Cabin Cruiser ‘Love Affair’: The... Read more of this article
Taxi Fire: No Suspicious Circumstances
Around 5:40pm yesterday evening [Nov 24] a taxi was traveling along North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish when the vehicle began to emit sparks and smoke. The driver, a 50 year old Sandys parish man, managed to escape uninjured. The vehicle was extensively damaged; however the Police confirmed today that there are no suspicious circumstances. The Bermuda... Read more of this article
Video & Photos: Taxi Fire in Hamilton Parish
At approximately 5:30pm this evening [Nov 24] the Police received a report of taxi on fire in the area of North Shore Road and Coney Island in Hamilton parish. The Police confirm the welcome news that no one injured in this incident. Both Police and the Bermuda Fire Service rushed to the scene, and east end residents faced traffic delays as they headed... Read more of this article
Motorbike Catches Fire This Morning
At approximately 8am this morning [Oct 8] a motorbike caught fire in Devonshire. The Bermuda Fire Service said a call came in at 8:03am reporting a bike fire on Middle Road outside of Island Construction. A fire appliance arrived on scene at 8:09am with five personnel to find the bike fully engulfed in fire. The Bermuda Fire Service quickly extinguished... Read more of this article
Motorbike Burns In Devonshire
Around 5:45am this morning [Aug 13], Police and the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service attended a scene where a motorcycle was ablaze outside a residence on Foothills Road in Devonshire. The fire was subsequently extinguished by Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel. No one was injured, however the motorcycle was extensively damaged as shown... Read more of this article
Cement Truck Slides Down Hill & Catches Fire
Around noon on Thursday June 24th, a cement truck burst into flames after sliding over an embankment in St David’s. Fortunately the truck driver, a 38 year old St. George’s man, was uninjured as he managed to get out of the vehicle before the front end was engulfed in flames. The Police say that it appears that the cement truck was delivering... Read more of this article
Photos: Fire Destroys Bikes/Cars, Damages Home
Within hours of a fire in St Georges, another fire ripped through the exterior of a Cox’s Hill Pembroke residence early this morning [June 6], completely destroying approximately six motorbikes, severely damaging two cars as well as the house itself. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the fire. The residents, who all appeared to be European guest... Read more of this article
Photos: Boat on Fire in St George’s Harbour
[Updates posted, one man non-seriously injured] There is a boat on fire this evening [June 2] in St George’s Harbour. Police and Fire Service arrived on the scene a few minutes ago, and two fire trucks are presently spraying water onto the boat from the St George’s side. There is also a Police rescue boat in the water at this time. The vessel... Read more of this article
Man & Dog Rescued After Fire Destroys Boat
A sailor and his dog were rescued after a storm severely damaged their boat while heading from the Bahamas to Bermuda. On May 19th Jean Linyns and his dog left the Bahamas on his 48 foot catamaran heading towards Bermuda, when a storm hit the boat, severely damaging it, eventually resulting in a fire onboard the boat, forcing them to abandon it for... Read more of this article
Photo Gallery: Car In Flames & Firefighters
At approximately 1pm today [May 9] a car was on fire in Devonshire, with the blaze resulting in the vehicle being completely destroyed. Looking at factors including the presence and actions of Police officers after the fire was extinguished, it appears possible that this may be a case of deliberate arson. We have been unable to confirm that as of... Read more of this article
