On Monday, 19 August 2024 at 6:43 a.m., the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) was dispatched by 911 to a fire incident at a residence off Fairbanks Road in George Town. The report indicated that the fire was in the generator room at said residence.

Upon arrival, the CIFS crew conducted a thorough risk assessment, which revealed that the generator involved in the incident had been extinguished by the tenants, using buckets of water from a cistern. Further assessments revealed active fire in the ceiling and roof of a structure attached to the generator room located on the east side of the main house, which is separate from the main house. The CIFS team quickly extinguished the fire, preventing its spread and further property damage. No injuries were reported.

In commenting, Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Randy Rankin said, “I am immensely proud of our firefighters’ rapid and effective response to yet another fire incident. Their training, and coordination were evident in their ability to contain the fire.” 

At the same time, CFO Rankin urged the public to make fire safety a priority. “If we all work together, we can keep our communities safe. Our firefighters will always be ready to respond but please do your part to prevent fires, which can have devastating consequences.”