UPDATE: Fire Brigade says illegal power connection is possible cause of Greenwich Town fire where firefighters were injured

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) says an illegal power connection appears to be the cause of this morning’s house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston.

Six firefighters who were battling the blaze suffered electrical shocks but three of them are hospitalized in serious condition.

The JFB’s Commissioner, Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM news that the injured firefighters were taken to hospital by police officers and residents.

In light of the incident, Commissioner Beckford reiterated the call for persons to refrain from having illegal electricity connections at their premises.

He warned of the danger to life and property.

The house fire has been extinguished.

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Police Commissioner says lawmen will be strong and swift in obtaining justice for slain Constable Ricardo Fairclough

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) says an illegal power connection appears to be the cause of this morning’s house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston.

Six firefighters who were battling the blaze suffered electrical shocks but three of them are hospitalized in serious condition.

The JFB’s Commissioner, Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM news that the injured firefighters were taken to hospital by police officers and residents.

In light of the incident, Commissioner Beckford reiterated the call for persons to refrain from having illegal electricity connections at their premises.

He warned of the danger to life and property.

The house fire has been extinguished.

Read More

Education Minister awaiting formal report on events which led to disruption of operations at Seaview Gardens Primary yesterday

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) says an illegal power connection appears to be the cause of this morning’s house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston.

Six firefighters who were battling the blaze suffered electrical shocks but three of them are hospitalized in serious condition.

The JFB’s Commissioner, Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM news that the injured firefighters were taken to hospital by police officers and residents.

In light of the incident, Commissioner Beckford reiterated the call for persons to refrain from having illegal electricity connections at their premises.

He warned of the danger to life and property.

The house fire has been extinguished.

Read More

DEVELOPING: Three firefighters hospitalized after receiving electric shocks while working in Greenwich Town, Kingston this morning

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) says an illegal power connection appears to be the cause of this morning’s house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston.

Six firefighters who were battling the blaze suffered electrical shocks but three of them are hospitalized in serious condition.

The JFB’s Commissioner, Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM news that the injured firefighters were taken to hospital by police officers and residents.

In light of the incident, Commissioner Beckford reiterated the call for persons to refrain from having illegal electricity connections at their premises.

He warned of the danger to life and property.

The house fire has been extinguished.

Read More

UPDATE: St. Ann cop killed after he intervened in armed attack on vendor

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) says an illegal power connection appears to be the cause of this morning’s house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston.

Six firefighters who were battling the blaze suffered electrical shocks but three of them are hospitalized in serious condition.

The JFB’s Commissioner, Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM news that the injured firefighters were taken to hospital by police officers and residents.

In light of the incident, Commissioner Beckford reiterated the call for persons to refrain from having illegal electricity connections at their premises.

He warned of the danger to life and property.

The house fire has been extinguished.

Read More

Classes disrupted at Seaview Gardens Primary as ancillary staff protest salary issues

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) says an illegal power connection appears to be the cause of this morning’s house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston.

Six firefighters who were battling the blaze suffered electrical shocks but three of them are hospitalized in serious condition.

The JFB’s Commissioner, Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM news that the injured firefighters were taken to hospital by police officers and residents.

In light of the incident, Commissioner Beckford reiterated the call for persons to refrain from having illegal electricity connections at their premises.

He warned of the danger to life and property.

The house fire has been extinguished.

Read More

St. Elizabeth police intensify search for two suspects allegedly involved in shootout with cops last Friday

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) says an illegal power connection appears to be the cause of this morning’s house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston.

Six firefighters who were battling the blaze suffered electrical shocks but three of them are hospitalized in serious condition.

The JFB’s Commissioner, Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM news that the injured firefighters were taken to hospital by police officers and residents.

In light of the incident, Commissioner Beckford reiterated the call for persons to refrain from having illegal electricity connections at their premises.

He warned of the danger to life and property.

The house fire has been extinguished.

Read More

Fire Brigade appeals to citizens to refrain from lighting fires as the country faces drought

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) says an illegal power connection appears to be the cause of this morning’s house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston.

Six firefighters who were battling the blaze suffered electrical shocks but three of them are hospitalized in serious condition.

The JFB’s Commissioner, Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM news that the injured firefighters were taken to hospital by police officers and residents.

In light of the incident, Commissioner Beckford reiterated the call for persons to refrain from having illegal electricity connections at their premises.

He warned of the danger to life and property.

The house fire has been extinguished.

Read More

Flow retires 2G network

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) says an illegal power connection appears to be the cause of this morning’s house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston.

Six firefighters who were battling the blaze suffered electrical shocks but three of them are hospitalized in serious condition.

The JFB’s Commissioner, Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM news that the injured firefighters were taken to hospital by police officers and residents.

In light of the incident, Commissioner Beckford reiterated the call for persons to refrain from having illegal electricity connections at their premises.

He warned of the danger to life and property.

The house fire has been extinguished.

Read More

Jamaica Fire Brigade says measures taken to reduce service disruption due to temporary relocation of operations at HWT station

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) says an illegal power connection appears to be the cause of this morning’s house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston.

Six firefighters who were battling the blaze suffered electrical shocks but three of them are hospitalized in serious condition.

The JFB’s Commissioner, Stewart Beckford told IRIE FM news that the injured firefighters were taken to hospital by police officers and residents.

In light of the incident, Commissioner Beckford reiterated the call for persons to refrain from having illegal electricity connections at their premises.

He warned of the danger to life and property.

The house fire has been extinguished.

Read More