Topic: Fire
Small fire breaks out at George Town landfill
Firefighters have tackled a small outbreak of fire at the George Town dump, where a major blaze erupted just two weeks ago
New landfill plan considered after latest dump inferno
Government has outlined plans to create a new lined landfill at the existing George Town site until a sustainable solution can be developed for one of Cayman's longest running issues.
Landfill fire reignites ‘Mount Trashmore’ concerns
George Town’s overflowing landfill suffered another fire this week, prompting air-quality warnings for nearby schoolchildren and reigniting calls for action over the Islands’ decades-long waste-management problem.
Cayman Airways banning use of portable chargers
Cayman Airways is banning the use of power banks and portable battery chargers on board its planes as of 17 Feb.
West Bay couple left homeless after fire rips through house
A West Bay couple were left homeless after a fire ripped through their home on Watercourse Road.
Propane suppliers call for more safety regulations after explosion, fire
Cayman's biggest propane gas suppliers have united to call for stricter safety regulations and tougher enforcement.
Fire prevention tips
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Fire at Indigo Bay under investigation
Emergency services responded on Sunday afternoon to a fire at Indigo Bay residential complex on Shamrock Road.
Body found inside burning vehicle
Police and fire officers found a dead body inside a vehicle on fire in an open lot in Bodden Town Thursday afternoon.
Cayman BA flight cancelled as fire closes Heathrow Airport
Friday's British Airways flight between Grand Cayman and the UK has been cancelled after a fire caused a major power outage at Heathrow Airport.
Filipino fire victims receive support in Grand Cayman
Twelve Filipinos who were displaced by a fire on Denham Thompson Way have received relief funds from the Philippines government.
Dog celebrated for saving family from fire
Family dog Zeus has been elevated from pet to hero after his quick action saved the lives of his owners and their Crystal Harbour home early Friday morning when a massive boat fire threatened to destroy the property.
Fire service responds to fire on Denham Thompson Way
Firefighters and police were on the scene of a house fire on Denham Thompson Way in George Town on Monday evening.
Fire hits George Town auto shop
Fire services and emergency personnel are currently on the scene of a fire at auto mechanic shop Excite Motors on Barnes Drive in George Town.
Fire at Bodden Town Civic Centre under investigation
An investigation has been launched into a fire that broke out at the Bodden Town Civic Centre, prompting the removal of 16 Cubans being housed there.
Fire closes Foster’s Airport store and forces evacuations
Staff and customers were evacuated from Foster's Airport supermarket around midday Tuesday due to a fire breaking out in the store.
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Man gets community service for stalking and harassing ex-wife
A Summary Court magistrate has sentenced a man with mental health issues who was convicted of stalking and harassing his ex-wife to 270 hours of community service and also fined him $300 for operating a generator that later burned and damaged a property in George Town.
Fire breaks out at St. Ignatius school hall
Firefighters are currently in the scene of a fire at the old multi-purpose school hall at St Ignatius Catholic School on Walker's Road.
Cause of George Town fire under investigation
The cause of Sunday's fire that displaced 30-plus residents at the Gresscott Lane rental complex in George Town remains under investigation by the Cayman Islands Fire Service.
Over 30 displaced following George Town fire
At least 30 residents have been displaced following a fire at a rental complex on Gresscott Lane, George Town, off Rock Hole Road on Sunday afternoon.
Red Cross extends helping hand to fire victims
Eight individuals impacted by a fire on Fern Circle this week have been offered temporary accommodation at the Red Cross shelter.
Fire damaged North Side Police Station expected to reopen by 2025
Police Commissioner Kurt Walton said he expects to see the North Side Police Station functioning by early 2025.
Northward Prison inmate set cell on fire in protest
An inmate at Northward Prison says he set his bed and pillows on fire in protest, after being placed in a cell with another prisoner against his wishes.
Barefoot tourists leapt off tour boat to extinguish brush fire
Boat crews and tourists have been praised for their bravery and speed in responding to a brush fire which broke out at Starfish Point on Tuesday night.
Vehicle bursts into flames in afternoon collision
A vehicle fire that erupted along Shamrock Road, after a two car collision left most of the busy thorough fare backup with traffic for hours on end while officers cleared the scene.
Fire Service stands down after landfill fire extinguished
Fire officers have left the site of Tuesday's fire at the George Town landfill fire after completely putting out the blaze and finding no further flare-ups Wednesday morning.
Prison fire started on mattress in inmate’s cell
The fire at Northward Prison on Tuesday was started on a mattress in a prisoner's cell in the jail's High Risk Unit, authorities have said.
Four treated for smoke inhalation in Northward Prison fire
Four people were taken to hospital by ambulance to be treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at Northward Prison on Tuesday.
No injuries reported after fire breaks out at detention centre
No-one was injured when a fire broke out at the CBC Detention Center at Fairbanks earlier today, Monday, 23 Oct.
Arson suspected in ‘small fire’ at detention centre
Cubans being held at the Customs and Border Control Detention Centre were evacuated Friday afternoon after a "small fire" broke out at the facility.
North Side man pleads not guilty to police station arson
Dave Richard Ebanks has pleaded not guilty to arson in relation to an early morning fire at North Side Police Station on 31 July this year.
Lightning strike at port causes fire
The Port Authority confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the port in George Town was struck by lightning, causing a small fire in a panel box that resulted in power to the Guard House being lost.
Arson suspect arrested in North Side Police Station fire
A 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following Monday's fire at the North Side Police Station.
North Side Police Station fire ‘deliberate’
Investigations into the fire at the North Side Police Station on Monday have confirmed the blaze was "deliberate," police said.
Probe launched after fire at North Side police station
Police have cordoned off an area at the North Side police station after an early morning fire Monday at the Hutland Road compound.
Search for cause of ‘massive’ explosion that rocked Newlands home
Fire Service crews have launched an investigation into a "massive" explosion on Monday that left four people injured.
George Town landfill smouldering for 14 days
For the past 14 days, the new tipping site of the George Town landfill has been smouldering with no clear end in sight, while fire officials remain tight-lipped about the ongoing incident.
Part of hospital evacuated as smoke triggers fire alarm
Part of the Cayman Islands Hospital in George Town was evacuated Wednesday morning after smoke triggered a fire alarm.
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.
Weekend landfill fire extinguished
A three-day fire at the George Town landfill has been extinguished by the Cayman Islands Fire Service, according to the Department of Environmental Health.
Firefighters control ‘small fire’ at landfill
Firefighters and Department of Environmental Health personnel are monitoring an area at the George Town landfill where a small fire was discovered on Wednesday morning.
Carnival Freedom cruise catches fire while docked in Grand Turk
A fire broke out on board the Carnival Freedom cruise ship Thursday morning while it was docked in Grand Turk.
Fire, DEH crews to keep watch over Little Cayman landfill after blaze
The Cayman Islands Fire Service, together with Department of Environmental Health personnel, are continuing to monitor the Little Cayman landfill after battling three fires there Wednesday night.
DEH and fire officers monitoring hotspot at landfill
Fire fighters are currently at the George Town Landfill exploring a hotspot that was flagged on the main mound earlier this morning.
VIDEO: Fire crews extinguish burning vehicle
Fire crews on Tuesday morning attended the scene of a car on fire in the car park opposite Cayman National Bank, on Elgin Avenue in George Town.
Fire in Honduras damages 210 buildings, affects 2,500 people
Premier Wayne Panton offered his sympathy and support to those affected by the fire on the island of Guanaja, Honduras.
UPDATED: Fire at landfill
Fire fighters are currently battling a blaze at the George Town landfill.
Hirst Road reopens following fire
Police have advised that Hirst Road is now open to the public after emergency services dealt with a structural fire in the area.
Fire at Ritz-Carlton hotel extinguished
Emergency services are at the scene of The Ritz-Carlton hotel on Seven Mile after a fire erupted on the beachfront premises.
Dart: Remediation will reduce fire risk
Remediation work planned for this month at the landfill will significantly reduce the risk of fires at the site, according to the Dart group.
Report: Sparks ignited landfill blaze
A fire in the vehicle recycling plant at the George Town landfill on 24 Jan. was caused by sparks which occurred while a car was being crushed, according to the results of a Cayman Islands Fire Service investigation.
Cause of landfill blaze still a mystery
Nearly a month after the car-recycling plant at the George Town landfill went up in flames, the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
“Investigations into the fire are still ongoing,” said Ricardo Charlton, the deputy director of domestic operations, at the Cayman Islands Fire Service. “At this time, we are not able to say the cause of the fire, nor can we give any information about any preliminary findings.”
Fire Service: Landfill blaze ‘fully extinguished’
The fire at the vehicle recycling plant at the George Town landfill has been fully extinguished, according to the Fire Service.
Vehicle fire in Rum Point
Fire officers responded to a vehicle fire in Rum Point on Wednesday morning.
Pole fire erupts in Lime Tree Bay
Firefighters fought a blaze in Lime Tree Bay on Saturday when a Caribbean Utilities Company electricity pole was engulfed in flames.
Early morning fire at local jewellery store
An early morning fire temporarily shut down operations at Diamond International jewellery store on Tuesday.
Firefighters douse Lower Valley brush fire
Teams of firefighters spent more than four hours Wednesday tackling a brush fire on land off Pedro Castle Road in Lower Valley.
Pickup truck fire extinguished in George Town
A Ford pickup truck in George Town was reported on fire early Monday morning.
Residents allowed to return to homes after terminal fire
Firefighters are contending with a fire inside one of the tanks at the fuel terminal.
Couple escapes burning home
A couple escaped from their three-bedroom home on Clayton Drive after a fire started early Wed-nesday morning. A 1997 Blazer and a 1998 Silverado in the carport were destroyed by the fire. The two-car garage was gutted and the interior of the home received extensive fire, smoke and water damage.
Fire crews respond to pole fire at Kirk’s Home Centre
Fire crews responded to an electrical pole fire at a section of Kirk’s Home Centre on Bodden Road, George Town. A small crowd gathered to watch as police blocked off Bodden Road and fire crews waited for a Caribbean Utilities Company work crew to arrive to cut the wires leading to the back of the building.
UPDATED – Suspects fled police before car crash, fire, police say
A two-vehicle collision near Queen’s Court on West Bay Road caused one car to catch fire early Saturday morning at around 12:30 a.m.
Police: Mobile homes abandoned ‘for years’
Two mobile homes that police said had been abandoned for at least two years burned in a fire in North Side district late last week.
Beach Bay home damaged in Friday night fire
A fire damaged a home Friday evening in the Beach Bay neighborhood in Bodden Town,
Woman pleads not guilty to Cruz Ln. arson
Latecia Jarrett pleaded not guilty to a charge of arson on Friday and her attorney advised that the trial would be by jury rather than judge alone.
Arson charge sent to Grand Court
A woman accused of setting a fire that destroyed a number of buildings while their occupants, including two children, slept inside, had her application for bail denied Friday.
Adventist church assists fire victims
The Kings Seventh-day Adventist Church has come to the aid of a family whose Cruz Lane home was destroyed by fire late last month.
Storage site ‘not on radar’ for petroleum inspectors
Although officials were still investigating the incident, Cayman Islands petroleum inspectors confirmed that the site of a massive fire in Savannah Meadows last week was “not on the radar” of local fuel and gas regulators before Wednesday.
New housing found for fire victims
A family who lost their George Town home in a suspected arson attack last week have been temporarily relocated to government housing in West Bay.
Government inspectors looking into Savannah fire
Cayman Islands Chief Petroleum Inspector Duke Munroe confirmed Thursday that his agency would be reviewing a large container fire in the Savannah Meadows area.
Massive fire follows container blast
Two storage containers caught fire following an explosion Wednesday afternoon in the Savannah area.
