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Yacht destroyed by fire in Soper's Hole
SOPER'S HOLE, Tortola, VI- Persons could only look on helplessly as a yacht was destroyed by fire in Soper's Hole this afternoon, Monday, October 31, 2022.
Fire fighters contain house blaze @ Greenland
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- Quick response by officers of the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services prevented an entire home at Greenland from possibly going up in flames yesterday afternoon, August 16, 2022.
'Blowtorches' being used to retrieve metals @ Pockwood Pond dumpsite– Hon Penn
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) says authorities have uncovered a metal extraction operation at the Pockwood Pond dumpsite on Tortola, which could be responsible for some of the fires there.
Hon Penn to make 'comprehensive statement' on situation @ Pockwood Pond
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola VI– Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI), especially those directly affected by the frequent landfill fires at Pockwood Pond, continue to complain about the situation.
'Illegally placed canister' may have sparked incinerator fire– Hon Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed what may have caused the incinerator fire at Pockwood Pond on February 14, 2022.
Incinerator @ Pockwood Pond offline due to fire
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI - Assist Manager at the Department of Waste Management, Mr. Anslem Myers has said that the incinerator at Pockwood Pond will be offline for a couple of months after an early morning fire caused significant damage.
Towers fire: Alexander Jarvis charged with 2 counts of arson; denied bail
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Bail has been denied for Virgin Islander, 30-year-old Alexander Jarvis aka 'Bope', for his alleged involvement in the fire that destroyed an auto repair garage and a dwelling home at Towers, on the main island of Tortola, on January 19, 2022.
Public-Private response to VG’s Copper Mine fire commended – Hon Rymer
COPPER MINE, Virgin Gorda, VI- Minister for Transportation Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), has commended the emergency responders and residents of Princess Quarters along Copper Mine Road, Virgin Gorda, for their timely response to a house fire that happened earlier this week on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Man arrested for allegedly setting WE garage on fire
TOWERS, Tortola, VI- A man was yesterday, January 19, 2022, arrested by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) for suspected arson, following a fire that destroyed Godfrey’s Garage in Towers.
Vehicles damaged as fire breaks out @ workshop in Towers
TOWERS, Tortola, VI- A number of vehicles are said to have been damaged due to a fire at a vehicle repair shop in Towers, Tortola this afternoon, January 19, 2022.
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