Fire reported at the G.E.B.E. power plant
CAY HILL –This evening, residents of Cay Hill reported to this newspaper that fire trucks were seen rushing from the Fire Deparment over the hill to Cole Bay.
According to a press statement issued by police spokesperson, Ricardo Henson, this evening at approximately 05.50 p.m. the Emergency Center (919) had received several calls with information that the G.E.B.E. power-plant in Cay Bay had caught fire. Immediately numerous police patrols and Fire Department vehicles were sent to investigate the situation, according to the press statement.
Traffic was diverted to avoid any road blocks and traffic was not allowed into the Cape Bay area, the press released further stated. The fire was brought under control by the fire department. According to reports one of the generators had caught fire. No injuries were reported.
As more details become available the media will be informed, the press release concluded.
