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Port Royal Staff Member Extinguishes Car Fire

Port Royal Staff Member Extinguishes Car Fire

At approximately 10:00am today [Apr 10], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Pompano Beach Road, and on their arrival they discovered that a Port Royal Golf Course staff member had extinguished the fire. Fire Service spokesperson Leonard Davis said, “The vehicle was reported to have visible smoke and flames... Read more of this article

Photos: Prison Van Catches Fire On North Shore

Photos: Prison Van Catches Fire On North Shore

[Updated with photos] As of 10.00am this morning [Feb 2] traffic is being diverted on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish after a prison van with six people inside it caught fire. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:55am Sunday, February 2nd first responders were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire along North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish... Read more of this article

Two People Treated For Shock After Car Fire

Two People Treated For Shock After Car Fire

[Updated] The New Year did not start well for two people, with their car bursting into flames just past midnight while they were driving in St David’s, resulting in both occupants of the car taken to hospital due to shock. Lt Jay Donawa said the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service received the call at approximately 12.37am, and they took four minutes... Read more of this article

Fire Service Investigates Warwick Bike Fire

Fire Service Investigates Warwick Bike Fire

The Bermuda Fire Service is investigating the cause of a bike fire that occurred on Sunday morning [Dec 29] in a Warwick neighbourhood. Fire Service spokesperson Lieutenant Leonard Davis said, “On Sunday December 29th, 2013 at 9:10am the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a bike fire near Stadium Lane, Warwick. “The... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Fire Onboard 26-Foot Boat

Photos & Video: Fire Onboard 26-Foot Boat

[Updated: Two people were on the boat when it caught fire at 9.10am, one person jumped off into the water.] Black smoke can be seen pouring into the air in the Hamilton Parish area this morning [Dec 2] due to a boat fire that started at sometime around 9.00/9.30am in the Burchall’s Cove area. Personnel from both the Bermuda Fire & Rescue... Read more of this article

Photos: Passengers Escape Car Fire In Paget

Photos: Passengers Escape Car Fire In Paget

[Updated] The Bermuda Fire Service responded to a car fire this morning [Sept 21] at approximately 9.45am on Rural Hill in Paget. The driver told us that the car, with passengers including a young child, was traveling east near Treetops Nursery when the driver saw all warning lights coming on and pulled over. Smoke started coming from the front engine... Read more of this article

Vehicle Damaged After Fire In Southampton

Vehicle Damaged After Fire In Southampton

Earlier today [Sept 1] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a car fire on Industrial Park Road in Southampton. The owner of the car, who lives in a nearby apartment, said that around 10:30am he was called and told that his car was on fire, and when he arrived on the scene the car was burning. The car, which was unlicensed but otherwise... Read more of this article

Firefighters Respond To Car Fire In Devonshire

Firefighters Respond To Car Fire In Devonshire

[Updated] At approximately 8.30am this morning [June 21], the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of a car on fire in the Cedar Park, Devonshire area. Multiple fire vehicles and personnel responded to the scene, as did several police officers. Smoke and flames could be seen pouring out of the front of the car, which has been left... Read more of this article

Eight Bikes Destroyed, Arson Under Investigation

Eight Bikes Destroyed, Arson Under Investigation

An investigation has been launched into a reported arson after eight motorcycles were destroyed by fire on Angle Street earlier this morning [Feb 6]. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries are underway into a reported arson after eight motorcycles were damaged by fire on Angle Street in Pembroke under suspicious circumstances earlier this morning.” “Detectives... Read more of this article

Motorcycle, House, Car Fire In Warwick

Motorcycle, House, Car Fire In Warwick

In the early hours of this morning [Dec 7] a motorcycle caught on fire, which caused the car next to it to also catch on fire, as well as parts of the nearby house. The family was at home at the time, however managed to escape without injury. Both the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and Police responded to the Warwick residence, with police officers... Read more of this article

Motorcycle Fire In Devonshire, No Injuries

Motorcycle Fire In Devonshire, No Injuries

Police and firefighters responded to a motorcycle fire early this morning in Devonshire A police statement said: “Around 12:45am on Tuesday, October 30th police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel attended a reported vehicle fire on Crown Hill Lane in Devonshire where a motorcycle was ablaze outside a residence. “However, the... Read more of this article

Police Investigation Into MP’s Car Fire Continues

Police Investigation Into MP’s Car Fire Continues

The Police and Fire Service investigation into the incident yesterday morning which saw PLP MP Ashfied DeVent’s car set on fire is continuing, with several items seized for forensic examination. House-to-house enquiries have been carried out and the incident being treated as “suspicious,” the police said. A police spokesperson said:... Read more of this article