ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) reports that the Bovoni Landfill Fire, previously contained, has flared up once again. Our dedicated teams are actively on-site, working tirelessly to contain and extinguish the rekindled blaze.
Our paramount concern remains the safety and well-being of our community. To address this situation promptly, we have mobilized all available resources. We understand the concerns and potential inconveniences this may pose to the public, and we want to assure you that our teams are fully committed to mitigating the renewed fire.
Updates on the situation will be provided as it unfolds. Your understanding and cooperation are invaluable as we collaborate to tackle this unforeseen challenge head-on.
We are deeply touched by the outpouring of support from our community towards the firefighters responding to this incident. Acts of generosity from residents and local businesses have been truly uplifting, as they extend their helping hands and valuable resources to assist our dedicated teams in their firefighting efforts. This spirit of solidarity and assistance embodies the unwavering resilience and compassion that defines our community.
