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20 vehicles seriously damaged in mysterious fire at TAG

The damaged vehicles.

Approximately 20 cars at Tortola Auto Group (TAG) were gutted by a mysterious fire that broke out on its lot early Tuesday morning, October 15.

TAG Director Shan Mohamed informed our news centre that the fire may have started around 2:30 am, and is unsure who reported it to the territory’s Fire and Rescue Services.

While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, Mohamed expressed concern about the possibility of foul play. He reassured that the business is not significantly affected, as the vehicles are covered by insurance.

He commended the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Department for their swift and effective response, alongside a few TAG staff members, which helped save a substantial number of cars.

“We expect no setbacks whatsoever because we have more than adequate inventory,” he stated. However, he emphasized the seriousness of the situation: “It’s the fact that you have the possibility of a fire not starting by itself. If that is the case, that is extremely concerning ,” Mohamed stated.

“If it is something like that, it signals a shift in how the business community will act. I really hope it is not the case because it will change the way we have to do things in the BVI as businesspeople,” he further stated. This incident marks the first fire at TAG, and investigations are ongoing. Efforts to contact fire officials for comment has been unsuccessful up to publication time.

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  1. Big fya says:

    Maybe all them ex***ed tires that them sell to the residents * mind catching up to them idk

    Like 17
  2. More than adequate inventory says:

    Says it all!

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  3. Lawd a mussy says:

    I though it was 5 . Lawd a mussy what going on here

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  4. Citizen says:

    Insurance fires for flood damaged cars?

    Like 16
  5. BVIslander says:

    Someone should check into … Insurance scams.

    Like 22
  6. Which company insured them?????? says:

    Talk about conflict of interest. This … cant be trusted

  7. Clearing stock says:

    Were they the 2023 models…?

  8. old people say says:

    A fish always rotten from the head

  9. Target says:

    This is targeted like Cal-wood targeted
    Thing just start
    The Visa entry
    Ethnic vengeance

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  10. Sumthin feeshy says:

    How come only those in a corner get burnt? Were they put there to make room for the 2025’s?

  11. A Burnt Child Fears Fire says:

    Having dealt with a certain individual in the ‘business community’ I trust nothing that they try to present as facts. Read the subliminal and even boastful language people. Buyer be aware of everything concerning your vehicle, insurance and other deals. Please be mindful of the ‘smooth operators’ among us! Some of them are ruthless! A burnt child fears fire – no pun intended!

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  12. The TRUTH says:

    They weren’t selling huh?

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  13. Nagico says:

    Of course.

  14. Calling Forensic Fire Experts says:

    Do we have any forensic fire experts in the territory? If not please get one in to investigate the real origins of this suspicious fire asap before evidence disappears. Please Leave no stone unturned. Don’t be intimidated and bullied by persons who brag about their deep money pockets. Don’t sweep anything under the ‘business community’ rug either!

  15. Rubber Duck says:

    Jewish lightening?

  16. M.D. says:


    Makes me wonder what exactly this means. Is someones pocket gonna be filled by their other pocket or what. Others are here commenting about clearing out old stock too lol.
    That be the case, it seems like someone might have knocked out, not just 2 birds but several birds with just one stone lol..
    Anyways , hope you find the culprit.

  17. AH SO IT GO says:

    DECEPTION & GREED , GOES HAND IN HAND , PEOPLE ARE BEING ALLOWD TO GET AWAY WITH COLDBLOODED MURDER AND RELEASED TO CLAIM THEIR BRAGGING RIGHTS ON THE STREETS , BUT THE THE GREAT EQUALIZER CALLED WILL CATCH UP WITH THEM , SO KEEP AWAY FROM THOSE KNOWN KILLERS , OR YOU MAY GO DOWN WITH THEM WHEN STREET JUSTICE IS APPLIED (AKA ) AN EYE FOR AN EYE

  18. Big nag says:

    If is n** them not getting that money

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