Tree Fire Incident On Edward Street, Port-of-Spain, Causes Road Closure

UPDATE (05/09/25): Fire Officers returned to the Brian Lara Promenade this morning (Friday 5th September, 2025) to once again extinguish a fire in a tree near Edward Street. This is the same tree that caught fire yesterday, which prompted Officials to close access to the area. 

Fire officers returned to the Brian Lara promenade this morning to once again extinguish a fire in a tree near Edward Street. This is the same tree that caught fire yesterday prompting officials to close access to the area. Video Kerwin Pierre pic.twitter.com/koV9h6eWmZ

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There was a temporary road closure earlier today (Thursday 4th September, 2025) along Edward Street, between Independence Square South and Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain, due to a tree fire incident.

The Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service was able to extinguish the blaze. However, the base of the tree was completely burnt out, leaving it unstable and posing a significant hazard to motorists and pedestrians. As a precautionary measure, the roadway was cordoned off.

Officers of the Central Police Station were on-site, preserving order and directing traffic to ensure the safety of all road users. No injuries were reported, and there has been no damage to nearby property.

The Port-of-Spain City Corporation was contacted and a team sent to attempt to safely cut down and remove the damaged tree. A team from the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) was also dispatched to secure electrical wires that may have been affected by the fire.

In the interim, Officers were stationed in the area until the roadway was safely re-opened.