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UPDATE: Non-functioning AC suspected cause of WE fire

Initial investigations have revealed that a gas line of a non-functioning air conditioning unit at a West End, Tortola, home was the main source of a mid-morning fire on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
The scorched section of a West End apartment hit by fire this morning, August 5, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
The scorched section of a West End apartment hit by fire this morning, August 5, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
Inside the bedroom affected by fire on August 5, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
Inside the bedroom affected by fire on August 5, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
Two fire tenders responded to the fire at an apartment at West End, Tortola, this morning, August 5, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
Two fire tenders responded to the fire at an apartment at West End, Tortola, this morning, August 5, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
It is unclear at this time what was the cause of the fire; however, the porch of the apartment was visibly scorched. Photo: Team of Reporters
It is unclear at this time what was the cause of the fire; however, the porch of the apartment was visibly scorched. Photo: Team of Reporters
The apartment at West End, Tortola, affected by fire this morning, August 5, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
The apartment at West End, Tortola, affected by fire this morning, August 5, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
Both Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services and the Royal Virgin Islands Polioce Force (RVIPF) responded to the fire. Photo: Team of Reporters
Both Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services and the Royal Virgin Islands Polioce Force (RVIPF) responded to the fire. Photo: Team of Reporters
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Initial investigations have revealed that a gas line of a non-functioning air conditioning unit at a West End, Tortola, home was the main source of a mid-morning fire on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

According to reports reaching our news centre, the home occupied by five persons is a three bedroom apartment. At the time the fire broke out only two family members were said to be in the home.

It is reported that a loud explosion was heard coming from the outside and upon investigating it was discovered there was a fire on one of the porches.

Damages

An alarm was raised and neighbours assisted with putting out the blaze.

The fire had caused a window to shatter and had damaged a section of a bedroom.

Investigations also revealed there were flammables, including a bottle with gasoline, on the porch close to where the fire started.

An occupant of the house had to be rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital for treatment as he was adversely affected by the smoke.

See previous article published August 5, 2020

Apartment damaged by fire @ West End

A section of an apartment in West End, Tortola, was damaged by fire today, Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

It is unclear at this time what was the cause of the fire; however, the porch of the apartment was visibly scorched.

It is also not yet known by our newsroom what were the exact losses or whether the fire entered the building.

The incident took place sometime around 10:15am.

Both Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) responded.

From all accounts, no one was injured.

Chief Fire Officer, Zebalon A. McLean confirmed reports of the fire but said he was unable to provide details as his officers were still on the scene.

7 Responses to “UPDATE: Non-functioning AC suspected cause of WE fire”

  • Whelk (05/08/2020, 12:51) Like (1) Dislike (7) Reply

    Police please investigate as time permits.

  • wooooooah (05/08/2020, 13:07) Like (4) Dislike (11) Reply
    hope west bank aint had another bbq party
  • My girl (05/08/2020, 13:13) Like (0) Dislike (8) Reply
    too much cooking lol
  • Greggy (05/08/2020, 23:09) Like (0) Dislike (24) Reply
    Who was living there is too nasty
    • To Greggy (06/08/2020, 08:56) Like (24) Dislike (1) Reply
      Some of you really got demons in you. I don't know the owner of the place, but I am happy nobody was hurt and the entire building didn't go up in flames...but demons like you will come with the negative comments. I hope you never get affected by any sort of tragedy.
  • BVIslander in USVI (10/08/2020, 12:43) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good congrats to their neighbor Fireman Steven Chinnery fast action that contain the spread of the fire before the fire truck came. Big up my nephew, God bless. Auntie A
  • Obvious (14/08/2020, 06:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's obvious what happened. The building was struck by a huge red arrow out of the sky. There's even photographic evidence above. Must have been more than one of them. Watch out people. Just wait for someone to say it's probably those awful down islanders with their big red arrows trying to scare ppl.


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