🔥 23 individuals displaced due to generator fire in Fern Circle

A fire that broke out from a generator at a tenement yard on Fern Circle, off Fairbanks Road in George Town, last Monday, resulted in the displacement of 23 individuals. The planning department condemned the property, leading to the Cayman Islands Red Cross opening its shelter to provide assistance to those affected. The Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) responded to the fire early that morning and found that the tenants had already extinguished the generator fire using buckets of water from a cistern. However, an active fire was discovered in the ceiling and roof of a structure attached to the generator room. The fire was quickly put out by the CIFS team, preventing further property damage. No injuries were reported.🚒

Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Randy Rankin expressed his pride in the firefighters' rapid and effective response, highlighting their training and coordination. He also urged the public to prioritize fire safety to prevent devastating consequences. Eight people stayed at the Red Cross shelter, where volunteers and staff provided transport for the affected individuals to collect personal belongings and ensured they received a hot meal for dinner. The Cayman Islands Red Cross collaborated with Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI) and the Jamaican Consulate to coordinate assistance and will provide ongoing support to those impacted by the fire.🏠