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‘Swift actions’ prevented a possible major catastrophe- Delta Petroleum

- Child was also a passenger in vehicle that caught afire
Delta Petroleum said swift actions of the Fire Department, its dedicated team members at Delta Petroleum, and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force prevented what could have been a major catastrophe. Photo: Team of Reporters
 The car on fire at Delta Gas Station on August 27, 2024. Photo: Team of Reporters
The car on fire at Delta Gas Station on August 27, 2024. Photo: Team of Reporters
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Delta Petroleum has expressed gratitude to the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and its staff at the service station in Pasea for their quick action that prevented what could have been a major disaster on August 27, 2024.

In a press release late Tuesday, August 27, 2024, Delta Petroleum reported that a driver accompanied by two passengers—one adult and one child—entered the Pasea service station and abandoned their vehicle at the gas pump when it began to smoke and subsequently caught fire.

“Thanks to the swift actions of the Fire Department, our dedicated team members at Delta Petroleum, and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, the situation was managed effectively, preventing what could have been a major catastrophe. We are grateful for their quick response and professionalism, which ensured the safety of all individuals present,” Delta Petroleum reported.

No injures or damage to property

Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and no physical damage occurred to property, aside from the vehicle, which was safely towed from the premises, the press release said.

Delta Petroleum also announced that the Pasea service station has reopened for normal operations.

“We extend our sincerest thanks to the public for their patience and understanding during this incident.

Delta Petroleum is committed to providing safe and reliable service to our customers while prioritizing the well-being of our community,” the press release stated.

See related article below:

Woman drives burning car into Delta Gas Station @ Pasea

 

17 Responses to “‘Swift actions’ prevented a possible major catastrophe- Delta Petroleum”

  • jack donkey (28/08/2024, 10:52) Like (17) Dislike (3) Reply
    we need to see the face of the driver so we know to stay far from these walking Tin Women.
    • The Usurper (28/08/2024, 14:19) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
      Indeed I need see a face so I could never mess with this woman. I JUST KNOW SOMETHING STUPID WILL HAPPEN LMAO.
  • idiots (28/08/2024, 11:14) Like (7) Dislike (19) Reply
    You all need to know the truth of this story. This is a lie!!! The vehicle was not left unattended. The driver ran out and ask a Delta worker for their extinguisher and she said why did you stop here and no we will not give you one. As she was returning to the vehicle it began to flame up even more and they had to grab the child quickly because of stupidity of DELTA workers.
    • Just my 2 cents (28/08/2024, 12:17) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
      Let's say that what your saying is totally true. She was NOT to enter a "gas station" whether there's smoke or flame coming from your vehicle regardless. She put the life of other innocent persons doing their work in danger that could've been a major catastrophe not just for delta and it's staff but for that entire community.
    • HMMM (28/08/2024, 14:54) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
      Are we supposed to believe that gas station workers would say no if someone asked for a fire extinguisher? And if she wanted it for her car that was already smoking why would she park at the pumps? Why not on the side or closer to the store? Away from the flammable fuel?

      The propaganda is lame for this story.

      Homegirl was just being foolish and endangered everyone around her. She should own up to it and move on.
  • Me (28/08/2024, 11:24) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    OMG! What was she thinking? This could have killed so many people and caused a major explosion. I shudder to think what could have happened but thank God it didn't.

    Just stop the car on the road and get out to safety.
  • BIMBO! (28/08/2024, 12:10) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    @idots, stop making stupid excuses for recklessness. She could have simply stopped the D...M vehicle IMMEDIATELEY the moment she saw or smell smoke coming from it. It happened to me before, and I immediately stopped and pull up my hand brakes and got out. So PLEASE STOP making excuses for this brainless woman.
  • PROBLEMS IN KYE'S MINISTRY (28/08/2024, 12:15) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    I AM CERTAIN THAT THE WATER WAS OFF AND WE ONLY HAVE 1 WORKING FIRE TRUCK
  • Dumbest thing (28/08/2024, 12:31) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply

    I've heard 2024
    U
    Telling me she left a child on
    Top of that in d flaming car ?
    U telling me she couldn't take the child and out the vehicle
    Of course the gas station wanted the vehicle out of there ASAP

    She should be charged for endangering the gas station and its staff and customers

    I mean how dumb can someone be ?

  • Self-Centered (28/08/2024, 13:32) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    She was too D...M interested in SAVING THE VEHICLE rather than saving lives. didn't even remove her own child. Nonsense!
  • The Usurper (28/08/2024, 14:17) Like (12) Dislike (4) Reply
    That woman should be arrested for STUPIDITY to the TENTH POWER! The moment it burst in flames you stop,place in park, grab child run away. THIS ITARDED MS DRIVES INTO A GAS STATION ON FIRE! Could have exploded THE ENTIRE BLOCK SHIIIIT Rite Way might have been gone too.
  • ? (28/08/2024, 14:54) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    You can't fix stupid. You can dress it up, make it smell better, but you ain't never gonna fix stupid.
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin (28/08/2024, 15:01) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    This new report in some ways added more insight to what really occurred at Delta Gas Station yesterday.
    So their were two adults and one child in the burning vehicle. So both adult proved to be ignorant about what could have happened.

    It did took a certain amount of minuit for the Fire Department fir fighters arrived at the scene to ultimately out the fire out. This report introduce a question by me. Does or doesn't Delta Gas Station has fire extinguishers readily available at the service station. Yes, I suppose.
    In spite of, please allowed me to offer a life-protection suggestion, bellow.

    In the future all vehicles to enter a Petrol Station for liquid gas must first be given permission. A Station Guard should be employed by the Gas Station being responsible to ensure no smoking, no Cell operating and no vehicle on fire. In addition to those fire prevention safety acts. No Taxis should be allowed to enter any Gas Station to drop off or pickup passengers.

    We were greatly blessed that a major disaster dis not happened yesterday. If we fail to learned from our errors, and act proactively, we will repeat them at our expense. Amen.
  • Stealth (28/08/2024, 16:24) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    I don’t know the facts but if the car was on fire before pulling into the gas station, it was not a good decision..As Virgin Islanders and people in general,,it is a past time to Monday morning quarterback everything often without the facts and circumstances. We are experts at doing that. From personal experience, when one is stressed, pressured , pushed, not thinking clearly,,etc., one may panic, doing silly unsafe things. No one is more ashamed perhaps than the driver of the vehicle. That may cause onlookers to go WTF!! In a twisted way, this is a lesson learned on the safety practices in and around gas stations!!! It is a teachable moment. In the VI we tend to take nuff unnecessary risks.,
    • @Stealth (28/08/2024, 17:47) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ Stealth, smooth bro/sis. It is human nature to always see what is wrong with what others do but we don’t ignore the 2x4 in our orbits. You showed compassion and understanding while noting if the car was on fire before entering the gas station it was not a decision . The teachable moment comment is huge.
  • no way (31/08/2024, 15:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    HOW IN THE HELLUBIT YOU GONE DRIVE INTO A GAS STATION WITH YOUR CAR ON FIRE, LAWD PEOPLE GONE CRAZY


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