Citizens urged to avoid using candles during Hurricane Melissa’s passage due to fire hazard

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Stewart Beckford is discouraging the use of candles as Jamaicans prepare for the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

However, if persons must use candles they should  take the necessary precautions to avoid fires.  

Commissioner Beckford states that candles should be placed at least 3 feet away from flammable material.  

He also underscores that persons must be especially vigilant at this time if they decide to prepare meals on the stove.  

The fire chief is also imploring citizens to be cautious if they have to charge multiple devices.

He noted that too many devices must not be plugged into one extension.

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Citizens encouraged to have 72 hour storm ready kit

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Stewart Beckford is discouraging the use of candles as Jamaicans prepare for the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

However, if persons must use candles they should  take the necessary precautions to avoid fires.  

Commissioner Beckford states that candles should be placed at least 3 feet away from flammable material.  

He also underscores that persons must be especially vigilant at this time if they decide to prepare meals on the stove.  

The fire chief is also imploring citizens to be cautious if they have to charge multiple devices.

He noted that too many devices must not be plugged into one extension.

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National Road Safety Council urges motorists to drive safe amid poor weather conditions

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Stewart Beckford is discouraging the use of candles as Jamaicans prepare for the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

However, if persons must use candles they should  take the necessary precautions to avoid fires.  

Commissioner Beckford states that candles should be placed at least 3 feet away from flammable material.  

He also underscores that persons must be especially vigilant at this time if they decide to prepare meals on the stove.  

The fire chief is also imploring citizens to be cautious if they have to charge multiple devices.

He noted that too many devices must not be plugged into one extension.

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Labour Ministry prepared to respond to potential impacts of Tropical Storm Melissa

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Stewart Beckford is discouraging the use of candles as Jamaicans prepare for the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

However, if persons must use candles they should  take the necessary precautions to avoid fires.  

Commissioner Beckford states that candles should be placed at least 3 feet away from flammable material.  

He also underscores that persons must be especially vigilant at this time if they decide to prepare meals on the stove.  

The fire chief is also imploring citizens to be cautious if they have to charge multiple devices.

He noted that too many devices must not be plugged into one extension.

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Manchester farmer shot dead by men posing as police in Canewood District

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Stewart Beckford is discouraging the use of candles as Jamaicans prepare for the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

However, if persons must use candles they should  take the necessary precautions to avoid fires.  

Commissioner Beckford states that candles should be placed at least 3 feet away from flammable material.  

He also underscores that persons must be especially vigilant at this time if they decide to prepare meals on the stove.  

The fire chief is also imploring citizens to be cautious if they have to charge multiple devices.

He noted that too many devices must not be plugged into one extension.

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ETOC reports overall 32% progress rate for implementation of recommendations outlined by Education Transformation Commission

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Stewart Beckford is discouraging the use of candles as Jamaicans prepare for the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

However, if persons must use candles they should  take the necessary precautions to avoid fires.  

Commissioner Beckford states that candles should be placed at least 3 feet away from flammable material.  

He also underscores that persons must be especially vigilant at this time if they decide to prepare meals on the stove.  

The fire chief is also imploring citizens to be cautious if they have to charge multiple devices.

He noted that too many devices must not be plugged into one extension.

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Hear the Children’s Cry calls government to fund automatic one-million-dollar bounty on persons who murder children

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Stewart Beckford is discouraging the use of candles as Jamaicans prepare for the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

However, if persons must use candles they should  take the necessary precautions to avoid fires.  

Commissioner Beckford states that candles should be placed at least 3 feet away from flammable material.  

He also underscores that persons must be especially vigilant at this time if they decide to prepare meals on the stove.  

The fire chief is also imploring citizens to be cautious if they have to charge multiple devices.

He noted that too many devices must not be plugged into one extension.

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Local Government Minister says over 2000 streetlights will be installed across the country within a few months

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Stewart Beckford is discouraging the use of candles as Jamaicans prepare for the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

However, if persons must use candles they should  take the necessary precautions to avoid fires.  

Commissioner Beckford states that candles should be placed at least 3 feet away from flammable material.  

He also underscores that persons must be especially vigilant at this time if they decide to prepare meals on the stove.  

The fire chief is also imploring citizens to be cautious if they have to charge multiple devices.

He noted that too many devices must not be plugged into one extension.

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Tufton says 6-Storey facility now under construction will significantly reduce overcrowding at Spanish Town Hospital

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Stewart Beckford is discouraging the use of candles as Jamaicans prepare for the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

However, if persons must use candles they should  take the necessary precautions to avoid fires.  

Commissioner Beckford states that candles should be placed at least 3 feet away from flammable material.  

He also underscores that persons must be especially vigilant at this time if they decide to prepare meals on the stove.  

The fire chief is also imploring citizens to be cautious if they have to charge multiple devices.

He noted that too many devices must not be plugged into one extension.

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70-year-old man perishes in apartment fire in New Kingston

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Stewart Beckford is discouraging the use of candles as Jamaicans prepare for the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

However, if persons must use candles they should  take the necessary precautions to avoid fires.  

Commissioner Beckford states that candles should be placed at least 3 feet away from flammable material.  

He also underscores that persons must be especially vigilant at this time if they decide to prepare meals on the stove.  

The fire chief is also imploring citizens to be cautious if they have to charge multiple devices.

He noted that too many devices must not be plugged into one extension.

Read More