Firefighters Battle Major Fire at TSTT Compound in Laventille

A fire at TSTT’s Laventille Work Centre cable yard was extinguished after firefighters battled the blaze into the night on Saturday, but the site remains under monitoring to prevent reignition. The cause and full extent of damage are still being investigated, raising concerns about the telecom company’s infrastructure security.

Police are investigating suspected arson at the TSTT compound on the Beetham, where a major fire on Saturday night destroyed more than TT$20 million in insulated copper cable. One firefighter suffered burns and smoke inhalation, and three people are assisting investigators as police review CCTV and continue enquiries in the area.

Angostura Limited thanked emergency and utility agencies for their coordinated response to Saturday’s fire at the neighbouring TSTT compound, saying the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service remained on site overnight and continues to monitor the area. The company also praised Industrial Rubber Products for supplying firefighting foam and commended staff and leadership for helping during the emergency.

Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath says investigators are examining whether both insiders and outsiders were involved in the suspected arson at TSTT’s Laventille compound, where a fire on Saturday caused millions in damage. He said stored copper, worth tens of millions of dollars, may have been a motive amid rising copper theft and vandalism.

Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath said investigators are exploring whether insiders, outsiders or both were involved in the suspected arson at TSTT’s Laventille compound, where a major fire caused millions in damage. He said the blaze may have been linked to valuable copper stored at the site, amid rising copper theft and vandalism.