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BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire On Berkeley Road
At approximately 9:51pm last night [March 19] the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Berkeley Road in Pembroke. Fire Service spokesperson Sgt. Russann Francis said, “The vehicle was reported to have visible smoke and flames emitting from beneath the truck.” “The Fire Service responded to the incident... Read more of this article
Car Fire Extinguished On Hermitage Road
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service extinguished a car fire on Hermitage Road at around noon today [Mar 11], with the BFRS saying the driver of the vehicle not at the scene when firefighters arrived. The BFRS said, “At approximately 12:00pm today, Wednesday, March 11th, 2015, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a white... Read more of this article
Car Fire In Hamilton Parish, No One Injured
At approximately 11.00pm this evening [Nov 20], there was a car fire in the Radnor Road and North Shore area. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that no one was injured, and said the cause of the fire is under investigation. Lieutenant Colin Swan said that a fire truck from the Clearwater Fire Station attended the scene, and two firefighters... Read more of this article
Firefighters Extinguish Fire On Well Bottom Road
At approximately 12:39am this morning [Nov 16] eight firefighters from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of vehicle fire on Well Bottom Road, with one cycle and one car on fire. Fire Service spokesperson Sgt. Russann Francis said, “The report was of multiple vehicles involved in fire. Found on arrival was a cycle and one... Read more of this article
Payloader Engine Fire At Pembroke Dump
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vehicle engine fire at the Marsh Folly Composting Facility on Friday [Oct 31] at approximately 3.55pm. Smoke billowed from the blaze until fire fighters equipped with breathing apparatus arrived and extinguished the fire burning in what appeared to be a payloader engine compartment. One Fire Service... Read more of this article
Fire Service Responds, Smoking Bus Tires
At approximately 2.30pm today [Sept 17] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of what we understand to be smoke emanating from the rear tires of a bus. The bus was located in the Watford Bridge area in Sandys, and the Fire Service were seen spraying water on the back tires of the bus. The police also attended, and it appears that... Read more of this article
Photos: Smoke Emanating From Back Of Bus
[Updated] The motoring public is being advised of traffic delays this afternoon [Sept 9] on Middle Road in Southampton due to an incident involving smoke issuing from a public transportation bus. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “First responders are presently attending a report of smoke coming out of the back of a public transportation... Read more of this article
Rider Escapes Injury As Flames Engulf Cycle
At approximately 3.38pm on Tuesday [Aug 19] the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a cycle fire on South Road near the junction with Middle Road in Paget. The bike was completely destroyed by the fire, and a nearby building also suffered some damage as a result of the blaze. The rider apparently indicated that he stopped the bike... Read more of this article
Taxi Fire Extinguished On Bishop Spencer Road
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vehicle fire at approximately 1.30pm this afternoon [July 17] on Bishop Spencer Road near the junction with The Glebe Road. We understand the taxi driver escaped without injury and was the only occupant in the vehicle at the time of the blaze. The fire, which appeared to be concentrated in the engine... Read more of this article
Photos: Fire Service Extinguishes Trailer Fire
At approximately 3.50pm on Friday afternoon [June 27], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire near Highwood Lane in Paget. Fire Service spokesperson Lt. Leonard Davis reported that “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the incident with one fire appliance staffed with 4 firefighters. The Fire Service... Read more of this article
Car Fire Extinguished On Verdmont Road
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a car fire at approximately 9.15pm this evening [June 23] on Verdmont Road in Smith’s. Traffic was diverted as the police cordoned off a portion of the road, and once the blaze was fully extinguished, a tow truck removed the vehicle, allowing the road to be opened. It appears the occupants were... Read more of this article
Fire Service Battle Multiple Fires Over Weekend
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service were kept busy this weekend, responding to five separate fires including two vehicle fires, two brush fires and one large pile of burning debris. At approximately 7:15 pm on Saturday [May 31] there was a fire near Georges Bay Road, Southampton, then at 9:20pm on that same night there was a vehicle fire near Wellman... Read more of this article
