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A man is dead and another injured following a fiery road traffic accident along the Uriah Butler Highway in Chaguanas last night (Thursday 26th February, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 64-year-old Bhisham Phillip of Montrose, Chaguanas. According to reports, Phillip was driving a silver Mazda RX-8 (PCZ 7033) with a passenger along the Northbound lane of the Uriah Butler Highway, when he reportedly swerved in an attempt to avoid colliding with another vehicle, shortly after 10:00 PM. In doing so, however, he lost control of the car, which slammed into the metal railing near the pedestrian overpass in the vicinity of the Divali Nagar site in Chaguanas. Phillip was reportedly ejected from the car moments before it became engulfed in flames upon impact. Police, Fire and Emergency Health Services were notified and responded. However, Phillip succumbed to his injuries at the scene. His passenger sustained minor injuries. Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surr...

A massive fire has gutted the premises of Anand Low Price Supermarket in Gulf View early this morning (Sunday 8th February, 2026), causing millions of dollars in damage  and leaving multiple employees without jobs.  Bentley's, a 24-hour hotel located in the lower section of the building, was spared from the blaze, sustaining only minimal water damage during firefighting efforts. Senior Fire Officer Ansar Ali confirmed the fire consumed much of the two-storey property shortly before 4:00 AM, although Officers were able to contain the destruction to the upper floor. According to Ali, the total value of losses as a result of the fire has not yet been determined, but accounting for stock and structural damage, he estimated the figure would be in the millions. According to reports, the Fire Service was contacted around 3:43 AM and an appliance was swiftly dispatched from the Mon Repos Fire Station, arriving at the site within two (2) minutes. Upon arrival, Officers observed that t...

Pictured Above: The Honourable Vandana Mohit, Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services presents disaster relief grants to Mr. Jeffery Friday. Also pictured are (L-R) Ms. Patricia De Leon-Henry, National Director, NSDP; Mr. Ryan Ramcharan, Permanent Secretary, MPSDFS and Ms. Vera Deonanan-Balkaran, Deputy Permanent Secretary, MPSDFS. The Government of Trinidad and Tobago, through the Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services (MPSDFS), said it continues to demonstrate its commitment to protecting and supporting vulnerable citizens during times of crisis. Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services, the Honourable Vandana Mohit, presented disaster relief grants totaling $10,700 to Mr. Jeffery Friday for his family of four (4) on Wednesday (21st January, 2026), following a recent fire that caused partial damage to their home at Lions Gate, Enterprise, Chaguanas. The grants distributed were as follows:  Household Items Grant: ...

An elderly woman is dead following a devastating fire in Fort Picton, Laventille, on Wednesday afternoon (14th January, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 61-year-old pensioner, Verna Rigault. According to reports, Fire Officers were alerted to a fire at the Picton Housing Development, which started around 11:00 AM, and responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they found the 3-bedroom structure ablaze and began efforts to extinguish the fire.  After the fire was eventually contained, however, Rigault’s body was found crouched in the bathroom during a sweep of the premises. Rigault, along with her beloved parrot and two (2) budgies, perished in the blaze. A mother of six (6) who lives next door said she heard a loud explosion on Rigault's property, which is separated from hers by a wall, and smelled smoke in the air. She said she alerted her teenage son, grabbed her 2-month-old baby and rushed to safety, unaware at the time that Rigault was trapped inside the burning house. Eve...

According to reports, at least forty (40) people are dead and over 100 others severely injured after a fire broke out during New Year’s Eve celebration at a bar in the Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana in Switzerland. The deadly fire is said to have started around 1:30 AM local time (0030 GMT) early Thursday morning (Thursday 1st January, 2026), in a bar popular with tourists, called Le Constellation, as revellers rang in the new year. More than 100 people were in the building at the time. Video from the scene shows orange flames and thick smoke billowing from inside the ground-floor bar and lounge. Screams can be heard as well as loud music. Several people were seen collapsed outside the building, which is located in the centre of the Valais resort. pic.twitter.com/vZEpYR4lfq Several dozen people have been killed and more than 100 injured after a fire broke out at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Watching people choose to film others being burned in...

A man is dead following a road traffic accident along the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway in Gasparillo this afternoon (Sunday 14th December, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 50-year-old Dennis Nehorah of La Romaine, San Fernando. According to reports, Nehorah's car, a light blue Mitsubishi Lancer (PBR 8914), crashed several feet off the Southbound lane of the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway, near the VOS Government Primary School, around 2:00 PM. The car then burst into flames with Nehorah inside, where he unfortunately died. Police and Emergency Health Services were notified and distraught relatives soon arrived at the scene. Investigations are continuing into the fatal accident. More on this as it becomes available.  [Source: Ian Alleyne ]

A massive explosion rocked Venezuela’s Petrocedeño petrochemical plant, a State-run PDVSA facility in the Eastern State of Anzoátegui, near the Orinoco Belt — the country's primary oil-producing region — on Wednesday afternoon (19th November, 2025), followed by a large fire. There were no immediate reports of injuries, or what the cause of the explosion was. A fire erupted on Wednesday at an oil plant in Venezuela’s main oil producing region after people nearby said they heard an explosion. There we no immediate reports of injuries, or what the cause was. pic.twitter.com/zzv7Y8vaTX — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) November 20, 2025 Witnesses described hearing a loud explosion before flames erupted, creating a massive fireball and thick black smoke visible for miles. Emergency response teams from Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), including specialized Fire Officers, quickly mobilized to contain the blaze, which was brought under control later that evening. Reports state that a...

UPDATE 2: According to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Officer Jonathan Biven of the Louisville Airport Police Deptartment, there are now at least seven (7) fatalities. Beshear said there are also eleven (11) injuries ― and he thinks those numbers could grow. DisasterVision: UPS MD11 Crash Update: Dashcam video captures the UPS MD11 moments before disaster as the jet banks hard after takeoff from Louisville Airport and erupts in flames on impact. A whole engine was found near the runway. 📡 What We Know: UPS Flight 2976, a… pic.twitter.com/KJU4XiD47A — John Cremeans (@JohnCremeansX) November 5, 2025   UPDATE: This crash is said to be the deadliest plane crash since UPS Airlines was founded in 1988. Prior to the crash in Louisville, UPS Airlines had two (2) deadly crashes ― both of which resulted in two (2) fatalities. Additional CCTV of the UPS Flight 2976 crash. People on the ground here were incredibly lucky. pic.twitter.com/QcyMGJrNhf — Kim "Katie" USA (@KimKatieUS...

The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) said it “expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who have sadly lost their lives or have been injured in the recent incidents involving Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders throughout Trinidad and Tobago. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected during this challenging time.” In a Media Release this afternoon (Thursday 23rd October, 2025), the Ministry said it “recognizes the public's concerns regarding these unfortunate incidents and reiterates its dedication to maintaining the highest safety standards in the handling, distribution, and use of LPG. Ensuring the safety of our citizens is our foremost priority.” In light of these incidents, the Ministry notes that it has convened discussions with key stakeholders, including the Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) and the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Services (TTFS), and is collaborating with relevant organizations to enhance re...

A man is dead following a devastating gas tank explosion at his home in Penal on Monday 13th October, 2025. The deceased has been identified as 26-year-old Bevaughn Joseph of Sunrees Road, Penal. He succumbed to his injuries while at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the San Fernando General Hospital on Friday (17th October, 2025), after suffering severe burns. His father has since vowed to take legal action against Ramco. According to reports, Joseph was at home when the gas tank, which had allegedly been recently purchased from Ramco, suddenly exploded downstairs in the two-storey structure, causing significant damage. Joseph suffered extensive burns on the majority of his body. Police, Fire and Emergency Health Services were notified and the victim was conveyed to the San Fernando General Hospital for emergency medical treatment, where he was listed in critical condition. The Fire Services have since confirmed that the explosion originated from the gas cylinder, according to a Police...

There was a massive fire and explosion at RB Marketing and Maintenance Services on Robinson Extension Road, Montrose, Chaguanas, on Wednesday night (1st October, 2025), which caused extensive damages and losses for the business place. The cause of the blaze is under investigation and there have been no reports of serious injuries.  More on this as it becomes available.

An armed 40-year-old man is said to have rammed a Chevy Silverado pickup truck into a Grand Blanc Township Church in Michigan during services this morning (Sunday 28th September, 2025), then opened fire on hundreds of people gathered inside. He then set the Church ablaze, which was completely destroyed.  In the aftermath of the chaos and bloodshed, at least five (5) people are dead, including the shooter, and eight (8) others hospitalized — multiple victims are in critical condition. At least four (4) people who were attending services inside the chapel have died. Two (2) of the deceased are believed to have been trapped inside the Church and perished in the flames.  The injured victims were conveyed to the Henry Ford Genesys Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Reports state that several people are still unaccounted for, raising the possibility of a rising death toll. An active shooting-terror attack just took place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in...

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 — CNC3TV (@CNC3TV) September 5, 2025   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 moto...

A fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood has killed at least three (3) people and critically injured twenty (20) others on New Year’s Eve (Tuesday 31st December, 2024). The horrific incident is said to have occurred just before Midnight outside a home, according to the Honolulu Fire Department. The neighborhood is near Honolulu’s International Airport and a joint U.S. Air Force and Navy base. A view of the home where a New Year's Eve fireworks explosion killed and injured several people in Honolulu, Hawaii. Photo Credit: Marco Garcia/AP. pic.twitter.com/4kzy982yyA — Arshad Y. Khan (@youthere1web) January 2, 2025   Two (2) people were declared dead at the scene, and the other twenty (20) victims were transported to Hospitals, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services. “I've been in EMS over thirty (30) years and this is probably one of the worst calls I’ve ever been on as far as the immense tragedy and amount of patients and severity of the injuries,” Ho...

UPDATE (02/01/25): The driver of the Tesla Cybertruck has been identified as 37-year-old active-duty U.S. Army soldier, Matthew Livelsberger, according to The Associated Press, citing Law Enforcement Officials. He began active duty in the Army in January 2006 and reached the rank of Master Sergeant. Livelsberger spent time at the base formerly known as Fort Bragg, a massive Army base in North Carolina that is home to the Army Special Forces Command. The U.S. Army Special Operations Command confirmed Livelsberger was on approved leave at the time of his death. UPDATE 2: Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has kept his followers up-to-date about the Cybertruck explosion on his social media platform, X. “We have now confirmed that the explosion was caused by very large fireworks and/or a bomb carried in the bed of the rented Cybertruck and is unrelated to the vehicle itself. All vehicle telemetry was positive at the time of the explosion,” Musk wrote in one post. “The evil knucklehe...