Firefighters tackle fire in Bouley Bay area with limited water supplies

Friday 05 January 2018

The Fire Service was called to a fire at a property in Trinity last night where there were limited water supplies.

Two fire engines and nine firefighters were dispatched after receiving a 999 call around 21:00.

While the crews made their way to the property in Trinity, the Fire Service reported: "It was clear that water supplies to the area were very limited.” A water carrier and an extra firefighter from Red Watch were called to help with the shortage, as well as an on-call firefighter.  

Red Watch currently dealing with a structure fire in the Bouley Bay Area. pic.twitter.com/yBNvQEbYnU

— Jersey Fire & Rescue (@JsyFire) January 4, 2018

The fire in an outbuilding was quickly brought under control and crews remained on the scene making it safe until 23:00.

It’s believed the fire was started by an electrical appliance in a boiler room.

No one was reported to be hurt in the incident. 

Lead Photo: Jersey Fire and Rescue Service