A Filipino farm worker has died after being rescued from a fire in Grouville over the weekend.
George Michael Monte De Ramos Castrudes was rescued from a burning building on The Three Oaks Vineries site on Sunday 19 January.
The 37-year-old was was treated at the scene before being handed over to paramedics and taken to the General Hospital, but it was confirmed today that he passed away.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and Mr Castrudes’ death is being treated as unexpected.
A statement issued by the Fire and Rescue Service today said: “We are saddened to share that the man who was rescued from a fire in Grouville on Sunday 19 January 2025 has died.
“George Michael Monte De Ramos Castrudes, 37, was originally from the Philippines and had been working on a farm in the Island.
“Our thoughts and sympathies are with his loved ones.”
It continued: “The coroner’s department can confirm that it is currently investigating this case as an unexpected death.
“The family, who are overseas, have been made aware and contact has been made with the Philippines Embassy.
“An inquest will be opened in due course and preparations are underway to repatriate Mr Castrudes’ body home to the Philippines.
“The cause of the incident remains under States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service investigation.”
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