Fire tears through Ram's storeroom at Bird Rock as cause remains unknown
Firefighters battled a large blaze at the Ram's Trading warehouse on the edge of Basseterre on Tuesday. The company has thanked emergency crews but has not said how much was lost.
BASSETERRE, St Kitts. A large fire broke out on Tuesday at a storeroom belonging to Ram's Trading Ltd at Bird Rock, on the outskirts of Basseterre, sending thick smoke over the area.
Crews from the St Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services were called to the scene and worked to bring the blaze under control. Images shared online showed heavy smoke rising from the building.
The cause of the fire had not been determined, and there was no official confirmation on whether anyone was injured.
Company thanks responders
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ram's thanked the Fire and Rescue Services, the emergency services, the electricity company SKELEC and L&B Heavy Equipment for their quick response, saying their professionalism made a significant difference on what it described as a difficult day.
The company, which was established on St Kitts in 1935, also thanked its staff, customers and members of the public who had offered support.
"Together, we will overcome," the company said.
Damage not disclosed
The statement did not describe the extent of the damage, say what was stored in the building, or indicate whether supplies or operations would be affected. Ram's said it remained committed to moving forward.
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