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New Fire Trucks, Fire Station, Scheduled For Nassau And Freeport
Nassau, The Bahamas-- The Government of The Bahamas has made provisions during the current fiscal period for the acquisition of five new fire trucks, Minister of State for National Security, Senator Keith Bell said.
Man in custody for arson while fires continue to burn in Abaco
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder and police officials said a man is in custody for allegedly starting a raging fire in Marsh Harbour last week.
Abaco MP: The Fires Are Endangering Spring City Houses
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Residents in Spring City Abaco, desperate tonight as fires burn dangerously close to their homes.
Alleged arsonist suspected of igniting bush fires raging on Abaco
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- An alleged arsonist is said to be responsible bush fires that continue to rage on the island of Abaco. Member of Parliament for Central and South Abaco John Pinder revealed that one of the fires near the Old Government Clinic on the island was allegedly started by an individual who is now in [...]
Volunteers battle Abaco fires
Volunteers battle Abaco fires
VOLUNTEER firefighters spent over 30 hours battling a number of fires that erupted in Marsh Harbour and Spring City on Friday.
Fire services, volunteers tackling four fires in Abaco
ABACO Fire services and volunteers are working to contain four separate fires in the Marsh Harbour and Spring City areas, forcing the closure of a section of the island's main road today.
Fire chief: Water never an issue in dealing with blaze
FIRE Services Chief Superintendent Kendrick Morris yesterday defended efforts to fight a massive blaze at Jennie Street on Sunday, insisting "water was never an issue".
Environment Minister: 'N. Andros forest fires are challenging'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources Vaughn Miller admitted Monday afternoon that dealing with the ongoing forest fires in North Andros has been very challenging. According to the minister, there are currently marines and firefighters on the ground in Nicholl's Town, Andros battling a new blaze that reportedly erupted over the [...]
Andros Fire Rages On
Andros Fire Rages On
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bush fires in North Andros continues some three weeks after initial reports. Despite efforts by government and other local stakeholders to out the blaze , residents told Eyewitnesses News Sunday night that the fires have continued and is impacting their quality of life. Last week government was said to have deployed resources on [...]
Mother Who Set Daughter on Fire in 2019 Released
Mother Who Set Daughter on Fire in 2019 Released
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A woman who killed her one-year-old daughter by setting her afire has been released from a mental hospital.