Derelict buildings posing growing fire threat

Derelict buildings posing growing fire threat

Fresh concerns tonight as derelict buildings across the island continue to be major fire hazards. Chief Fire Officer, Errol Maynard, says unprotected commercial buildings and houses are attracting vagrants, homeless people and criminal activities. He says in some instances, the uninvited occupants cook and light fires at night to keep themselves warm and therefore create the environment for a fire to take place. Mr Maynard says a clear example o…