Local gov’t minister praises JFB and inter-agency response to massive Hagley Park Road fire

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie is commending the Jamaica Fire Brigade for its swift and sustained response to the massive fire that broke out at Superior Auto Parts earlier Thursday, which has now been contained.

“The smoke from this huge fire could be seen from miles away, and I want to specially recognise the arduous and strategic work of our firefighters, who battled it for hours and are still at the scene,” McKenzie said in a statement.

He also expressed gratitude to the National Water Commission (NWC), which he noted provided critical assistance to the JFB. He also expressed gratitude to Minister of Water Matthew Samuda.