Vessel gutted by fire in Frenchman’s Cay
BVI News has received reports of a fire aboard a vessel named Phantom in Frenchman’s Cay on Thursday evening, January 9.
Chief Fire Officer Zebulon McLean stated that the Virgin Islands Fire & Rescue Services received the report around 7 pm, prompting two crews to respond to the blaze.
While no injuries were reported, McLean confirmed that the damage to the vessel was extensive, rendering it unsalvageable.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. However, McLean provided preliminary details: “We’re not sure what started it, but the guys who were there said they were refuelling at the time when a spark and fire occurred,” McLean explained.
BVI News is awaiting further updates on the incident, which marks the first reported fire of 2025 in the territory.
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Refuelling at night. Smart move.
cause who goin be coming to refuel 3:30 in the morning when we trying to go fishing
Well while the drug man them war with each other burning down each other boats y’all here fighting down a police bill to combat crime
Hopefully while the drug man waring each other non of y’all don’t catch a stray shot
Crazy people fighting a bill that will only result in them criminals getting off easier
Did you read the bill? Just asking but i bet you didnt
Photo appear to indicate this crime.
Called them what they are – Go fast boat burned down by fire to sounds nice when it realistically it’s allegedly a Drug boat burnt down by fire
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For water toys they sure do catch a flame often. Improper usage.