Bin fire leads to care home evacuation

Tuesday 29 November 2016

A St Peter care home had to be evacuated yesterday evening after a bin fire spread to the window frames and guttering.

Neighbours noticed the fire and called the fire service who tackled the blaze with water jets and a thermal imaging camera, to check that it hadn't spread further.

One staff member was given oxygen as a precaution after inhaling smoke whilst using a fire extinguisher to tackle the blaze.

The fire service have praised the actions of staff who evacuated the building, quickly moving residents to a safe place. 

Picture: Courtesy of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service