Firefighters tackle trailer blaze

Cayman Islands Fire Service officers extinguished a fire burning three trailers in an open lot in George Town, that led to a large plume of thick black smoke over the area on Tuesday afternoon.

The fire in central George Town led to a billowing plume of black smoke. – Photo: Submitted

The fire, at a lot near Cayman Auto Diagnostic Clinic, which is located on the waterfront, was reported at 1:17pm, a spokesperson for the Fire Service said.

“On arrival, CIFS conducted a Dynamic Risk Assessment and confirmed three trailers were on fire on the open lot,” the spokesperson said.

The fire crew extinguished the fire and prevented it from spreading to adjoining properties.

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No injuries were reported.

In a statement, the Fire Service said, “The public is reminded that in the event of discovering a fire take all necessary precautions to stay safe, vacate, stay out of the area and immediately call 911 for the Fire Department.”