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RVIPF investigating fire that destroyed 18 vehicles @ Lower Estate

- calls on public to come forward with information
Following the destruction of several vehicles by fire in Lower Estate, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into the cause. Photo: VINO
The fire destroyed fourteen safari buses, two coaster buses, one small van, and an excavator in Lower Estate on January 20, 2026. Photo: Team of Reporters
The fire destroyed fourteen safari buses, two coaster buses, one small van, and an excavator in Lower Estate on January 20, 2026. Photo: Team of Reporters
The fire in Lower Estate seen from Horse Path around 3:40 AM on January 20, 2026. Photo: Team of Reporters
The fire in Lower Estate seen from Horse Path around 3:40 AM on January 20, 2026. Photo: Team of Reporters
LOWER ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Following the destruction of several vehicles by fire in Lower Estate, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into the cause.

The fire occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and no cause could be immediately determined by officers who attended the scene.

“Initial inquiries indicate that the blaze affected a fleet of commercial vehicles. Fourteen safari buses, two coaster buses, one small van, and an excavator were destroyed, while several additional safari buses were saved from the fire,” the RVIPF said in a January 20, 2026, press release. 

The RVIPF also confirmed there were no injuries reported as a result of the incident.

Appeal for public help

The RVIPF appealed to anyone who may have information that could assist with the investigation to contact the police at 368-9339. Information may also be shared confidentially through Crime Stoppers at 800-8477.

“Further updates will be provided as necessary as the investigation continues,” the RVIPF said. 

12 Responses to “RVIPF investigating fire that destroyed 18 vehicles @ Lower Estate”

  • WOW (21/01/2026, 12:39) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Whoever did this, they did a hell of a job boy. I’m trying to figure out if they set multiple buses on fire and then the wind caused the fire to spread or if they lit all. Certainly this was no accident.
  • inquiry mind (21/01/2026, 12:56) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sad.
    I hope they find the culprit. God dont sleep. Remember Karma is a bitch. What's goes around comes around u nd
  • lodger (21/01/2026, 13:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who owned them? Who has a lot of extra work today? Clues?
    • That's the questio (21/01/2026, 16:09) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      Did one person own them, or did some attack several people's lovely hood
  • Sun Struck (21/01/2026, 15:23) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is beyond evil. May karma take care of their rotten criminal behinds. Thr owners of these taxis need to think deeply who they had any bad feelings with. This is dangerous and uncalled for. A very hateful and dangerous person who need to go to prison.
    • justice (21/01/2026, 19:54) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Sun Struck
      These days you don't have to do anyone anything, we living a world where people just envy and jealous you for nothing. Praying for Justice, that whomever will be caught and prosecute to the fullest
  • bvibuzz (21/01/2026, 15:26) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    depending on the police is no use only the uk mob here to harass the people
  • Gary Oak (21/01/2026, 15:53) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Set up? revenge? insurance fraud? find out never on BVI SKY NEWS . COM
  • jj (21/01/2026, 16:24) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Tell me something one person have all those bus so what went wrong any how it is what it is carma don't what's app it don't send messages
  • Observer (22/01/2026, 05:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I don’t think that the RVIPF has the capability to investigate a matter of this magnitude. I would encourage the insurance company to get their insurance investigator to look into this matter. It appears to me that this was done by a professional. The individual or individuals must have wired all these vehicles and use an explosive charge to detonate all the vehicles at the same time.
  • gracie12345SIXSEVENNNNN (23/01/2026, 19:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    oh goodnees may god catch the criminal and bring karma back to them i hope all the families in the building s are safe
  • cct 4 A REASON (27/01/2026, 20:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    they are trying to you all down !


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