USVI: Bovoni Landfill fire extinguished
The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) has said yesterday’s fire at the Bovoni Landfill was a result of spontaneous combustion within vegetation debris.
VIFEMS concluded its fire suppression exercise at the landfill last evening.
In a statement, VIFEMS said: “Residents and businesses can resume their normal activities without concern. We thank the community for their understanding and cooperation during this operation.”
St Thomas/St John Fire Chief Clarence Stephenson thanked his crews and the volunteers for their hard work.
"Our Suppression and EMS crews have been working diligently in shifts since dispatched at 5:30 am to manage the situation,” Stephenson stated.
“We employed a combined use of pumpers, tankers, and excavation machinery to eliminate hot spots and coordinate flanking methods to bring the fire under control.”
Fire officers will continue to monitor the site to address any potential smouldering areas.
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