🔥 Fire breaks out at Fairbanks migrant detention centre

Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out at the Customs and Border Control Detention Centre at Fairbanks. The incident occurred around 1:00pm, leading to the evacuation of the eight migrants housed in the facility. The Cayman Islands Fire Service was able to extinguish the blaze, and an assessment is currently being carried out to determine the extent of the damage. 🚒

Due to significant smoke inside the facility, the migrants are not expected to return until tomorrow. In the meantime, they will be relocated to temporary accommodation, although the exact location has not been disclosed. Officials have confirmed that no one was injured during the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out the possibility of arson. This follows previous incidents where fires were started at the facility, either accidentally or as a form of protest. 🔍