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July 25, 2024

Failed air conditioner suspected to be cause of Placencia Residences fire

Police responded to a report of a house fire on Wednesday, July 24, about 12:15 p.m. Upon arrival, they observed smoke emerging from the roof of [...]
July 24, 2024

Fire Service tackles fire at Placencia Residences

According to citizens living in the area, the Fire Service has been on the scene since 12:30 this afternoon, but we understand the building remains afire.
June 17, 2024

27 new firefighters join national service after graduation

According to Fire Chief Colin Gillett, the group learned fire and safety techniques in conjunction with their expanded capacity as emergency medical technicians (EMTs).
May 31, 2024

Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow criticizes the Government’s response to wildfires in Toledo District: “Do more, say less!”

Barrow emphasized the urgent need for the government to adopt a more proactive and policy-oriented approach to anticipate and prepare for such emergencies. He stressed that [...]
May 30, 2024

Fires in Toledo, Cayo have affected 250 families, caused $8 million in damage

The Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve has ten thousand hectares affected by fires, not to mention thousands of acres of farmland, and the loss of two [...]
May 29, 2024

Bush fire threatens Caves Branch Outpost

We understand that the fire line is getting closer to the zipline area and on the entrance and exit driveway.
May 18, 2024

Fire Service contributes to fighting San Pedro Columbia fire

By Aaron Humes: A line of fire stretching up to three miles in some places has been threatening the village of San Pedro Columbia, Toledo’s largest [...]
May 18, 2024

The heat is on: Firefighters being kept busy by bushfires caused by excessive heat

Speaking with reporters on Friday, he highlighted critical areas in the Belize District being communities along the major highways between the Old Capital and Ladyville and [...]